Pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
Added 12/01/10:
Teachers gave a single lesson on emergency contraception to year 10 pupils. The teachers had previously received in-service training on giving the lesson. The pupils were actively invo
Sponsors
NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Year 10 pupils (age 14-15 years) in 24 schools from the four Local Education Authorities that make up Avon Health Authority
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To improve awareness of EC amongst 14/15 year olds in Avon | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To map the provision of EC for the under 16s in Avon 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of a school based, teacher led, intervention to improve knowledge of the time limits for use of EC 3. To obtain data on pupils knowledge and attitudes towards EC; where they believe EC can be obtained, what they believe the side effects to be, how effective EC is, and how they view the safety of EC 4. To obtain data within this sample, of rates of sexual activity and use of EC | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed