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Wednesday, April 4, 1979
University Daily Kansan
Home pregnancy test is popular but officials question its accuracy
By LESLIE GUILD
Staff Reporter
Rabbits are losing their jobs as the use of 0s+1-yourself pregnancy kits increases.
Roger Barker, pharmacist at Super-X Drugs, 105 W. 32nd St., said yesterday that sales had increased from about six a month last year to 48 months now.
But despite increasing popularity, area health care professionals question the acceptance.
The in-home kits can determine pregnancy nine days after a missed period. The test results are obtained by mixing the human hormone chorionic gonadotropin, sterile water and human urine. Mixing tubes and the hormone are provided in the
Raymond Schwegler, Watkins Hospital gynecologist, said he thought the kits were not accurate.
"I'm inclined to distract the results of the kit because the actual specimens could be collected inaccurately," he said. "Individuals who are not trained to practice medicine should not. Rather, the tests were done by actual trained personnel."
AMONG THE FOUR brands of kits sold at Super-X, Barker said, the most accurate is the EUP-T test kit, manufactured by Nintendo. The EUP-T has a percent accuracy rating if the test results
are positive and an @ 80 percent accuracy if the results are negative. Costs range from $1,500 to $2,000.
Typical laboratory tests are considered almost 100 percent accurate. Laboratory equipment is more sensitive in determining the correct interaction between the HCG.
Pharmacists maintain that the kits give sufficiently accurate results.
"There's no reason, with as high of accuracy rating as the tests have, that they should not be considered reliable." R.H. Store, Plaza Drive. Plaza Drug Store, 1800 Massachusetts said.
BARKER SAID he thought the kits sold well because some women wanted to know whether they were pregnant as soon as possible.
"The kits are a relatively safe way to diagnose pregnancy early," he said. "And that's a major reason for the increase in their nonplurality."
However, Kay Kent, Douglas County health administrator, said the county family planning clinic did not suggest using the kits.
"We've never seen proof of their safety," Kent said. "And our laboratory tests, which are available for only $2, are much more accurate."
Schweiger had pregnancy tests were available at Walkins without charge to
"A AS PART of my job I should be waiting out for the students' health and their progress," Ms. Mills said in her student pay $10 for a kit when she can have the test done for free by medically trained staff.
Schweigter also said he thought the kits caused problems because of incorrect
Schweger said that because free tests were available at Watkins, the kits were not used.
"Someone who depends on the test as the only proof of whether she is pregnant, sometimes ends up later with an unwanted pregnancy," he said.
Schweiger said some of his patients had told him they had used the kits.
Kent also said that problems occurred when women relied on test results that were not accurate.
"THESE ARE THE students who have second tests to verify the kit's findings," he said. "Several times results were incorrect, and the kit was usually a waste to them," he said.
"This can lead to an unwanted pregnancy going unknown for sometime." she said.
One student said that although she had never used a home kit, she would consider using it.
"I'm the type of person who would want to know right away," she said. "So I would buy a kit and use it. And then, depending on the results, I'd see a doctor."
Ad doesn't ensure profit
Stuffing envelopes may seem to be an easy way to earn a few extra bucks, but the Consumer Affairs Association, 819 Vermont St., warned students recently that envelope-stuffing operations advertised in Lawrence do not guarantee a profit.
Susie Hannah, campus representative of Consumer Affairs, said at least 10 students had made inquiries last week about stuffing operations.
"The inquiries occurred because such businesses are currently advertising in the Lawrence area," she said. "And to persons who need extra income, have borne
mittents on their time where they cannot work regular hours, stuffing looks like the room.
Hanna said the ads instructed people to send for more information. That information tells them to send a check for $16.50 or a kit to begin their business.
"The KIT includes necessary supplies and gives the individual a list of types of services needed. In addition, staffing费s," she said. "But it does not guarantee any actual sales of such services."
Although some Lawrence residents have
sent for the information packet, she said,
she knows of no one so far who has sent in
"These types of operations are very common across the country," she said, and "I've never seen any prof accrual from these companies. I could be considered bogos and misleading."
Hanna also said the U.S. Postal Inspector recently had testified that the average profit an individual gained from stuffing envelopes was 45 cents a week.
"THE AIDS USALLY say an individual can earn up to $00 a week," she said. "So you could summarize that in reality very if, any, profit ever comes from such jobs."
She said the ads also told how individuals could be a startling mail order business of
"That's what I consider the worst part of being a teacher. It's that they make you think you're going to make money. But then they instruct you on how to carry on the chain of seemingly innocuous tasks."
Hanna said no formal complaints had been filed with her office.
Staff photo by CHRIS TODD
Speaking about his experience in government service, Clarence Kelley, former director of the FBL, asks for questions
from the Noon Forum group of students in new Green Hall yesterday.
FBI trial could have bad effect
By GENE BROWNING
Staff Renorter
Prosecution of FBI agents for abuse of citizens' rights has made agents understand that "you don't take matters into your own hands." The former director of the FBI, said yesterday.
Kelley, who was FBI director from 1972 to 1978, spoke to about 100 people in new Green Hall at Noon Forum, a program sponsored by the Student Bar Association. He said the prosecution of three FBI agents in connection with the might have a negative effect on FBI agent.
"There are fears that agents may not take the proper course when faced with a crisis because of the prosecution," he said. "I don't think their prosecution was right."
THREE FORMER FBI officials, included L. Patrick Gray, acting director of the FBI under President Nixon, were charged with violating citizens' rights by authorizing break-in breaks, telephone wiretaps and mail openings when the FBI was trying to locate members of the radical, underground Weathermen group
Kelley said, "First people hammered at the FBI saying, 'Why don't you catch those Weathermen people?'
"They thought it was such a horrible emergency that they thought something should be done."
Kelley said that after the prosecution the agents thought they had been let down by the public.
"BUT NOW they know better," he said.
"They are governed by new law."
Kelley, who was chief of police in Kansas City, Mole, from 1961 to 1972, said at times law enforcement was restricted by public protest.
He said that the FBI was learning to work under these conditions, but that it would need help if there were a major threat as widespread terrorism by a large group.
"It would be a real chore," he said. "The terrorists might have some equipment that only the military would have equipment to detect."
For example, the terrorists might have equipment to launch attacks on airplanes.
He said terroristic groups such as the Weatherhead and the Symbionese Liberation Army were being contained by the FBI.
ALTHOUGH THE HEART case, 'kind of crept up on us,' he said, the FBI caught five members of the Weathermen group a year and a half ago.
Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974. Later, she was convicted for willingly robbing with the group in several robberies.
Kelley said he was optimistic about the future of law enforcement and the nation
The country's system of government will continue to 'grind out acceptable solutions' to the issue.
"I have been on the inside and seen it all.
At times there have been many corruptive practices that arise and sicken you.
Master's in geophysics planned
The geology department at the University of Kansas may have a geophysics master's degree program as early as next year, Don Steeple, chairman of a committee in charge of designing the program, said recently.
"KU has the potential of having a really fine geophysics master's program," he said. It would be the first such program in Kansas and one of about a hundred in the
However, a doctorate program is not being planned.
nation. Steppes said about a dozen students were expected to enroll in the first year.
"At this point I think a geophysics doctorate program could only be mediocre, and there are enough of those already." Steeples said.
Although the master's program is still in the planning stage, a plan to revise
requirements for a bachelor's degree in geophysics has already been approved by the departments involved, George Rothe, assistant professor of geology, said.
Geophysics students are required to take 21 hours of math, 17-18 physics hours and at least 6 hours of computer science.
Rothe said the new program called for requirements of 27 math hours, 24 physics hours and 38 computer science hours.
Recreation Release
Intramural Indoor Track Meet
ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE IN RM. 208 ROBINSON
preliminaries: Friday, April 6th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Finals: Saturday, April 7th, from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m.
1. 60 yd. dash
2. 60 yd. hurdles
3. 440 yd. dash
— ORDER OF EVENTS —
4. 880 yd. run
5. 220 yd. dash
6. Mile Run
7. High Jump
8. Shot Put
9. Long Jump
Events will take place in Allen Field House. The deadline for entering this event is Thursday, April 6th at 3:30 p.m. A schedule of practice time trials are available in Rm. 280 Robinson Center, Recreation Services. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE. THIS EVENT OWES TO CURRENT STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF.
208 Robinson * Univ. of Ks. * Lawrence, Ks. 66045 * Phone 864-3546 or 864-3556
Saturday, April 7th
with Arnie Johnson's River City Country Band
presents
Country Music Night
SHENANIGANS
Doors Open at 7 p.m. Admission 2.50 (returning April 13 & 14)
AURH Student Positions
Information: List of intern responsibilities and applications at resident hall desks, Office of Residential Programs. AURH office
Requirements: Must be returning resident, enrolled in no more than 4 summer school hours
Compensation: Room and board at JRP and a stipend of $960
Term: May 30 through July 28
AURH Summer Intern Program '79
AURH Committee Chairpersons
Compensation: Single room at double room cost
Term: Fall 1979 and Spring 1980 semesters
Requirements: Must be returning resident
Personal letter of application
Information: List of committee descriptions and chairperson responsibilities available at the AURH office.
Return all applications no later than April 6th at the AURH office at 210 McCollum.
AURH is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
COMMISSION
£ ¥ STATUS
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KU Member IAWS
- Applications are now being accepted for Committee Chairpersons of:
Political Action Women & the Arts Human Sexuality
Minority Affairs
Publicity
Women & Intl' Affairs
- Applications for Executive Board officers are presently being accepted.
Further information and applications available at 218 Strong-
Emily Taylor Res. Center, Due Wed., April 11th.
HERBIE HERBIE
MANN MANN
in concert in concert
HERBIE HERBIE
With The KC. Philharmonic Sunday, April 8, 1979.
8:00 in Hoch Auditorium.
Reserved seats $4.00 and $5.00. Tickets available at the SUA office and Kiefs.
Presented by SUA and The Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra.
in concert in concert
HERBIE HERBIE
MANN MANN
in concert
in concert