Abstract
This paper looks at knowledge and use of contraception in looked after children (LAC) and how they access sexual health services. Despite LAC being classed as high risk for teenage pregnancy, few studies have been dedicated to identifying what LAC know about contraception and sexual health services. This project collects data from 28 14–17-year-old LAC in one county in the East of England using semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate that sex education was poor and knowledge of local sexual health services limited. Sixty four percent were sexually active but only 39% of those consistently used contraception. There was also some confusion about contraception use generally. The implication is that this group of young people's needs are not being met by sex education in schools or by the traditional mode of sexual health service delivery. A change is needed in how this group of young people's sexual health needs are met.
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