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Strategies to promote sexual health

09 August 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article examines trends in sexually transmitted infections in the UK. Screening, treatment and education of adults and adolescents are discussed. Suggestions...

Addressing the health needs of teenagers with a drop-in clinic

17 July 1996

Nursing Standard

Primary health care

In 1993, 267 babies were born to teenage mothers in Northumberland (an increase of 31 on the previous year). Twenty four of these were to mothers 16 years of age or...

Providing a sexual health service for young people in the school setting

22 February 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article describes how a sexual health service for young people can be provided in a school setting using a multi-agency drop-in approach.

Childhood and teenage pregnancies

28 April 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Childhood and teenage pregnancy poses a significant social and health problem in the UK and it has implications for nurses across a wide range of disciplines. This...

Tackling teenage pregnancies in walk-in centres and midwifery units

01 February 2008

Primary Health Care

Sexual health

A steady stream of young women and girls visit walk-in centres for the morning-after pill. Could more be done to prevent future pregnancies and safeguard those who...

Postcode health care

13 June 2006

Nursing Standard

Cover story

Health needs mapping can identify where people with particular conditions live – down to a postcode. Healthcare professionals can then target specific health...

Sexual revolution

08 November 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

The FPA – formerly the Family Planning Association – celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Since its inception, the association’s remit has broadened from the...

School of thought

12 March 2008

Nursing Standard

Clinical digest

Kidbrooke School in south east London faced several health challenges among its students. A service run by a school nurse has set about addressing them.

Supplying emergency contraception to adolescents: the nurse’s role

26 November 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores issues surrounding the supply of emergency contraception to adolescents to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. It explains the female...

Running a teenage ‘DROP IN’ Clinic in school

01 April 1998

Primary Health Care

School nursing

This article reflects a training day organised and presented by a group of school nurses in a community and mental health trust. Four school nurses and a...

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