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Dr. Donald E. Harris, education director of
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contraceptive information is not a major
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"Something prevents the woman from
using the intormation she has." he said. The
pregnancy rate on campus represents the
tailure ot some women to accept the
responsibility of sexual relations."
"We've found the level of awareness here is
good," he said. "But there's still a long way to
go. Many myths and misconceptions still
prevail." Many women will not use effective
contraception because using contraception
implies sexual activity, he said.
"Another myth many women believe is the
effectiveness of withdrawal as a method of
contraception."
One reason the awareness of methods is
good among UNC coeds is the Women's
Health Clinic, which offers free
contraceptive counseling and gynecological
examinations to women students.
The clinic has set up a two-part
contraceptive information program,
consisting of a discussion session every
Tuesday night with examinations the
following Thursday afternoon. In order to
received treatment in the Thursday sessions,
coeds must attend the discussion session.
"We want to assure some degree of
uniformity and have some way of insuring
that the patient can make an informed
decision about contraceptive methods."
Harris said.
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Dr. Mary Susan Fulghum, resident
gynecologist at the Student Health
Service.
The new clinics were begun although
routine contraceptive service and
gynecological examinations will continue to
be given by the Student Health Service
during regular hours.
"We wanted to provide an alternative type
of educational approach to contraceptives."
Harris said, explaining the reasoning behind
the clinics. "There was a need for group
experience."
The most important change in the
Women's Health Clinic this fall is the arrival
of a gynecologist. Dr. Mary Susan Fulghum,
Harris said. Fulghum will be splitting her
time between the Student Health Service,
where she will treat referral patients, and the
biweekly Women's Health Clinic sessions.
I want to emphasize that the clinics are
educational sessions," Harris said. "I think
every woman on campus could benefit from
it. It in no way labels a woman as sexually
active."
The Tuesday meetings, which last about
an hour, begin with a short film, and are
followed by discussion of contraceptives and
other sex-related topics.
Gynecology residents and a nurse-midwife
will be on hand for the Thursday afternoon
sessions to aid Fulghum in giving tests and
prescribing contraceptives.
Various methods of birth control are
available through the Women's Health
Clinic, including "morning after" pills, as
well as birth control pills, lUDs and
diaphragms.
Pregnancy tests. VD treatment, pelvic
examinations and counseling services are
free, Harris said. Students pay only for
medication. Pap smears. lUDs and
diaphragms.
All information of a student's visit is
confidential. "It's important to stress that,"
Harris said. "Some women are afraid to
come. here... but the records are very
guarded."
Harris said he is pleased with the clinic's
work and feels that although approximately
two per cent of UNC's coeds get pregnant
each year, lack of information is not a major
cause.
The clinics are limited now to women
students only, but plans have been made to
set up separate sessions for couples, Harris
said. "It just depends on our limitations of
time, space and volunteers."
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the business hours of the average bank.
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Because the only time most banks seem to be open is
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Saturday nights. Or at four o'clock on a Sunday afternoon,
when your wallet is as empty as your stomach.
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