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Springfield schools approve condom policy: MyFoxBOSTON.com

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School-Based Condom Availability Programs Increase Condom Use and May DecreaseSexual Activity

A Recent Study of Condom Availability in Holyoke Public Schools Shows Positive Results Increased condom availability in Holyoke Public Schools corresponded with a significant decrease in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teen boys.

• During the study period, Springfield experienced an increase in STIs among teen boys.
• Condom Availability Programs Are Supported by Educators and Medical Professionals
• The Massachusetts Board of Education recommends that every school committee, in consultation with superintendents, administrators, faculty, parents and students consider making condoms available in schools.
• The Institute of Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association have all adopted policies recommending that condoms be made available to adolescents as part of comprehensive school health programs.

Sources: Blake, Susan M, et al. (2003). Condom Availability Programs in Massachusetts High Schools: Relationships with Condom Use and Sexual Behavior (2004). American Journal of Public Health, 93(6): 955-962. Furstenburg, FF, et al. (1997). Philadelphia’s Health Resource Centers. Family Planning Perspectives, 29: 123-127. Guttmacher S, et al. (1997).Condom Availability in New York City Public Schools: Relationships to Condom Use and Sexual Behavior.American Journal of Public Health, American Journal of Public Health, 87:1427-1433. Shafii, Taraneh et al. (2004). Is Condom Use Habit Forming? Condom Use at Sexual Debut and Subsequent Condom Use. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 31(6): 366-372.

Controversy Over the Proposed Condom Availability Policy in Springfield, MA

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Controversy Over the Proposed Condom Availability Policy in Springfield, MA

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