Table 4. Frequencies and Percentages of Health Services Adolescents Wanted But Were Unable to Receive over the past 12 Months
Services Frequency Percent
All Students

Stress Management



63


11.8
Weight Management Counseling 61 11.4
Counseling to Treat Depression 61 11.4
Tests and Treatment for STDs 60 11.2
Counseling on Birth Control Methods 60 11.2
Prescription and Dispensing of Birth Control methods 54 10.1
Job Counseling 53 9.9
Counseling to Improve Communication Between you and Your Parents/Family 53 9.9
Dental Exams 51 9.5
Parenting Classes 51 9.5
Care for Skin Problems 50 9.3
Quit Smoking Programs 49 9.2
Suicide Prevention Counseling 49 9.2
Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Abuse Counseling 46 8.6
Counseling to Improve Communication Between You and Your Teachers 44 8.2
Blood Pressure Screening 42 7.9
Counseling and Information for Alcohol Problems 42 7.9
Counseling and Information for Drug Problems 40 7.5
Information About STDs, Including AIDs 36 6.7
Information About Injury Prevention 29 5.4
First Aid Care 27 5.0
Care for Flu, Colds, Earaches, and Sore Throats 26 4.9
Physical Exams 21 3.9
Shots 15 2.8
Female Students

Care for Menstrual Problems



33


13.3
Gynecological Exams/Cancer Screening 33 13.3
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling 23 9.3
Care for Minor Gynecological Problems 23 9.3
Pregnancy Testing 22 8.9
Prenatal Care 19 7.7
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program 18 7.3

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