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Adolescent Health Creative Approaches Pamela D. Dodge, MSN, RN Magee-Womens Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
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Womancare Model The woman is at the center of all we do Socioeconomic status, education, sexual orientation, health status Age-specific Aspects of health and wellness
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Care Elements Access Empowerment Respect Education Integrated comprehensive care Affordable Quality
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TeenCenter Separate unit Nurse practitioner and social worker Teen brochures and posters Teen music/radio station Teen magazines Graffiti board Teen family planning classes
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TeenCenter Development Teen décor Interactive programs Peer educators Privacy Expanded hours Staff education
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Challenges Confidentiality Follow-up on teens Getting the word out on service availability Integration of behavioral health services School-based services Funding
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How do you know what teens want? Go where they go –Community centers –Teen groups –Schools –Community fairs Bring Pizza and Pop Outreach Work in partnerships
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Atmosphere Prefer female providers Staff who want to work with teens After school hours Privacy Teen pamphlets Bulletin boards
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Education Not just the teens Provider education Parent education Teacher education Community-based programs School-based programs
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Curriculum Teens Then and Now Applying past experience to present practice Normal adolescent growth and development High risk and special needs Assessment and intervention practices Teen speakers
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What Do Teens Want? Privacy Confidentiality Someone who will ask the hard questions Someone who will listen Acceptance Access Respect
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