Abstract
For years, the debate over distribution of contraceptives, mainly condoms, within high schools has been a hotly contested issue among law and policy makers, school officials, parents, and students. New studies and research projects have uncovered indisputable proof of the benefits of condom distribution in schools. This paper examines the above-mentioned data and provides an analysis of the current political, social, and medicinal advantages such contraceptive distribution programs provide.

From the Paper
"At the heart of the debate of Condom Distribution is the fear that, by making condoms available in schools, it encourages increased sexual activity among teens. Several studies have been conducted to examine whether or not this phenomenon occurs. One such study (Blake, S. M., Ledsky, R., Goodenow, C., Sawyer, R., Lohrmann, D., and Windsor, R. 2003) took place in 1991 in Massachusetts. Massachusetts instituted a policy allowing condoms to be distributed in its public schools as a way to prevent the spread of the AIDS virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. Opponents of the program claimed it would lead to a higher level of sexual activity among teens. The results of the study revealed quite the opposite."

Tags:contraceptives, sex, std, HIV

Abstract
This paper discusses how objections have been raised to Camden County College's decision to install condom dispensers in all of the university's restrooms and how opponents argue that this sends a bad message to the student body, regarding sexual practices. The paper looks at some of the counter arguments such as far from sending the wrong message to students, installing these dispensers sends the right message--that the administration expects students to behave like adults, and that it promotes safe sex.

From the Paper
"However, it could be argued in response that far from sending the wrong message to students, installing these dispensers sends the right message--that the administration expects students to behave like adults, and that it promotes safe sex. Additionally, some students may feel embarrassment about purchasing condoms in drugstores. While it could be argued that this is a juvenile sensation, surely it is better to install the dispensers where condoms can be purchased in private, than it is for students to engage in unsafe sex. "Dispensers would also allow students to obtain condoms anonymously, therefore eliminating the embarrassment of asking another person" (Cooper 2006, p.2). Regarding parent disapproval--surely the health of the students should come before any desire to craft a particular 'image' for visitors. "

Tags:safe, sex

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This paper is a critical analysis of a research study done on health beliefs and teenage condom use.

Abstract
This paper looks at abstinence programs and the distribution of condoms in schools as ways to prevent teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS. It looks at various opinions on both sides of the argument and comes out in favor of condom distribution because abstinence-only programs do not work.

From the Paper
"There is an ongoing debate about what to teach in sex education in schools and whether to promote abstinence or to distribute condoms. Part of the debate centers around who should be responsible for such decisions, the parents or the teachers. Opinions vary greatly from state to state and from school to school within states. This lack of consensus of opinion makes it harder on students because they do not know whose advice to follow when they hear conflicting sides of the story. The one thing both ... "

Tags:abstinence, condoms, sexually transmitted diseases

Abstract
This paper makes the policy claim that condoms should be disseminated in public high schools to students aged 15 and older. The author stresses that condom dissemination should be a part of a comprehensive sex education program. The paper relates that this policy will lower the risk of teen pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. portrayal

From the Paper
"Teens today live in a world that is much different than the society inhabited by their grandparents. Changes in family values, greater access, portrayal of sexual imagery and other factors have challenged today's the sexual behavior of today's teens.

Tags:adolescence, health, sexuality, public policy, education, teachers, parents, condoms, STD

Abstract
This research study investigates single, urban women's readiness to use condoms and the perceived pros and cons for condom use. The paper also stresses the importance of nursing interventions for HIV prevention and suggests that interventions should focus on women who are in denial or uninterested in condom use to help them accurately assess their risk and consider behavioral changes. The paper also describes interventions that can easily be integrated into routine patient visits. Furthermore, this study attempts to evaluate the effect of childbearing motivation and contraceptive attitudes on consistency of condom use among at-risk women enrolled in an HIV prevention intervention program.

From the Paper
"Single, heterosexual young adult women represent a group increasingly at risk for HIV infection. Condom use remains an important risk reduction behavior. Focusing HIV prevention interventions to only those women ready to use condoms (preparation or action stage) limits the number of women able to be reached. Morrison-Beely and Lewis (2001) suggested that for sexually active single women to use condoms, they need to be moved from precontemplation to contemplation before they will be ready to respond to HIV prevention messages and interventions about condom use. Further, they state that "Strategies and interventions for condom use in HIV risk reduction should consider not only a woman's readiness to change, but also the interpersonal and relationship issues linked to a couple's sexual partnership" (p. 155)."

Tags:at, risk, heterosexual, health, care, sexual, history, behavioral, skills, partners, safer

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China has become a focal point for foreign investors, especially from the United States. One reason for this is the perception of a potential for incredible growth in a country with such a large and untapped consumer base. This study involves the possibility of introducing a new product into China, specifically condoms, a product that could gain the approval of the Communist Chinese leadership given the desire on their part to control the growth of the population. Investment in China is affected by social, political, and economic issues, and there are vast differences between the United States and China in all these areas which must be considered before any investment is undertaken. These various factors will be considered and analyzed as to how they affect doing business in China and of what they might mean to ... "

Tags:CHINA

Abstract
This paper explores an article on the study "Teen Pregnancy, Motherhood, and Unprotected Sexual Activity," which studies the education of condom use in minority adolescent mothers and pregnant teenagers. The paper covers a critique of the study design, along with the literature review and hypothesis statements. Also examined is how relevant the research problem was, and how that problem related to the theoretical framework.

Tags:article, review, condom use

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This paper explores the methodology of data and result correlation between lack of condom education and increased risk of HIV/AIDS. The paper examines the article "Teen Pregnancy, Motherhood, and Unprotected Sexual Activity," and how it shows that social environments can affect the knowledge adolescent mothers have regarding the positive nature of condom use and therefore place them at a higher risk factor.

Tags:teen, pregnancy, condoms

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This paper examines the history of the condom, tracing its roots back to ancient days and covering related topics to present day. It looks at how considering that the first documented condoms were used in ancient Egypt and were made from various animal membranes, the condom industry has certainly come a long way and how most condoms nowadays are made from either latex or polyurethane, are available in all shapes, colors and sizes and are very effective in preventing disease and pregnancy, when used properly. It also discusses the challenges that were presented to condom use along the way.

Outline
About Condoms
The Early Condoms
Challenges to Early Condoms
The Acceptance of Condoms
Condoms Today
Conclusion

From the Paper
"While many people believe that condoms are a relatively new form of contraceptive, created not so long ago, this is far from true. Many historians believe that, in ancient Egypt, pharaohs used papyrus reeds to cover their penises during sex. Ancient Roman soldiers are believed to have used dried sheep intestines as condoms, as well (Parisot, 1987, pp. 4-6). In the East, the Chinese used oiled silk paper, and the Japanese had two versions of a condom: the Kawagata, which used thin leather, and Kabutogata, which used thin tortoise shells or horns."

Tags:hiv, birth, control, disease, sex