Condom Availability Programs in Schools: A Review of the Literature:

Objective:This review synthesizes findings from the peer-reviewed evaluation literature on condom availability programs (CAPs) in secondary schools.Data Source:Peer-reviewed evaluation literature indexed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, ERIC, CINAHL, Sociological Abstracts, SCOPUS, and POPLINE.Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:Manuscripts had to be, written in English, and report evaluation data from a US school-based CAP.Data Extraction:Articles were coded independently by 2 authors. Discrepancies were resolved through open discussion.Data Synthesis:We grouped findings into outcome evaluation and process evaluation findings. Outcome evaluation findings included sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy rates, condom use, contraception use, sexual risk, and substance use. Process evaluation findings included awareness of CAPs, attitudes toward CAPs, attitudes toward condoms, and receipt of education and instruction.Results:Of the 138 citations reviewed, 12 articles published between 1995 and 20...