Table 6. Likely Usage of School Health Services by Adolescents: Mean Scores and Standard Deviations
Services Meanb Standard Deviation
First Aid Care 3.52 1.46
A Physical Exam 3.28 1.52
Information About STDs, Including AIDs 2.97 1.55
Shots 2.88 1.54
Care for the Flu, Colds, Earaches and Sore Throats 2.86 1.52
Prescription and Dispensing of Birth Control Methods 2.66 1.61
Dental Exams 2.64 1.50
Stress Management 2.51 1.50
Job Counseling 2.51 1.53
Counseling on Birth Control Methods 2.48 1.53
Blood Pressure Screening 2.43 1.37
Counseling to Treat Depression 2.42 1.45
Counseling and Information for Alcohol Problems 2.40 1.52
Counseling and Information for Drug Problems 2.39 1.54
Pregnancy Testing 2.34 1.56
Tests or Treatment for STDs 2.33 1.54
Care for Menstrual Problems 2.33 1.52
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling 2.29 1.54
Treatment for Skin Problems 2.28 1.39
Counseling to Improve Communication Between You and Your Parents/Family 2.25 1.45
Information About Injury Prevention 2.20 1.37
Suicide Prevention Counseling 2.19 1.48
Weight Management Counseling 2.16 1.43
Counseling to Improve Communication Between You and Your Teacher 2.10 1.42
Gynecological Exams/Cancer Screening 2.10 1.46
Quit Smoking Programs 2.09 1.43
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program 2.06 1.42
Parenting Classes 2.05 1.40
Care for Minor Gynecological Problems 2.05 1.43
Prenatal Care 2.00 1.39


b Means ranged from 1 Not Likely to 5 Very Likely

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