Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Author : Panel on Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing,National Research Council,Cheryl D. Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1987-01-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : NAP:08525

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Risking the Future by Panel on Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing,National Research Council,Cheryl D. Hayes Pdf

Abstract: This book presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Child Development Research and Public Policy within the National Research Council. The panel examined research and existing programs which address the areas of adolescent sexuality, pregnancy, and childbearing with the intent of making recommendations for policy making, program design, program evaluation, and research. The panel's report is presented in chapters addressing the following topics: trends in adolescent sexuality and fertility, society and changing roles of adolescents, determinants of sexual behavior, effects of adolescent childbearing, interventions, and priorities for data collection, research, policies, and programs. An accompanying volume contains the working papers on which the report was based. The working papers address three broad areas, which are: 1) influences on early sexual and fertility behavior, 2) consequences of early sexual and fertility behavior, and 3) programs and policies related to teen pregnancy and sexuality.

Author : National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015056905451

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Get Organized by National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,Suzanne Wymelenberg
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309041362

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Science and Babies by Institute of Medicine,Suzanne Wymelenberg Pdf

By all indicators, the reproductive health of Americans has been deteriorating since 1980. Our nation is troubled by rates of teen pregnancies and newborn deaths that are worse than almost all others in the Western world. Science and Babies is a straightforward presentation of the major reproductive issues we face that suggests answers for the public. The book discusses how the clash of opinions on sex and family planning prevents us from making a national commitment to reproductive health; why people in the United States have fewer contraceptive choices than those in many other countries; what we need to do to improve social and medical services for teens and people living in poverty; how couples should "shop" for a fertility service and make consumer-wise decisions; and what we can expect in the futureâ€"featuring interesting accounts of potential scientific advances.

Author : Akella, Devi
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781522561095

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Socio-Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy and Contemporary Prevention Measures by Akella, Devi Pdf

Teenage pregnancy is a public health concern that is growing more prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Understanding the problems of teenage motherhood and suggesting relevant preventive strategies and interventions can help break the cycle of poverty, poor education, and risky behaviors that can lead to health and child welfare issues. Socio-Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy and Contemporary Prevention Measures is an essential reference source that discusses the causes and factors responsible for early motherhood, as well as the mental and psychological outlooks of teen mothers. Featuring research on topics such as minority populations, family dynamics, and sex education, this book is ideally designed for healthcare students, medical professionals, practitioners, nurses, and counselors seeking coverage on the issues, reasons, and outcomes of teenage pregnancy, as well as preventive strategies to combat teenage motherhood.

Author : Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629685229

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Teen Pregnancy by Karen Latchana Kenney Pdf

This title examines how teen pregnancy affects individuals and society around the globe, investigates how people are working to educate and support teens, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Stanley Edward Weed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Birth control
ISBN : PSU:000014987045

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Current Patterns and Programs for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention by Stanley Edward Weed Pdf

Abstract: This publication is designed to provide background for hearings of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources on the general subject of adolescent pregnancy prevention. Research findings that have relevance for policy makers and administrators who are concerned about teenage pregnancy are summarized. Major program and solution strategies (sexuality education programs, contraception interventions, school based clinics, and the values based adolescent family life programs), their basic assumptions, and evidence of their effectiveness are discussed. The conclusion emphasizes the continuing failure of the major interventions, the need for broader based approaches that address more specifically the dynamics of the problem, and the potential of the value based programs. Comments by the staff of the committee majority on the report are included.

Author : Keri Weed,Jody S Nicholson,Jaelyn R. Farris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136161049

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Teen Pregnancy and Parenting by Keri Weed,Jody S Nicholson,Jaelyn R. Farris Pdf

Whether glamorised or stigmatised, teenage parenthood is all too often used to stand for a host of social problems, and empirical research results ignored. Identifying core controversies surrounding teen pregnancy and parenting, this book resolves misperceptions using findings from large-scale, longitudinal, and qualitative research studies from the US and other Western countries. Summarising the evidence and integrating it with a systems perspective, the authors explore ten prevalent myths about teenage parents, including: Teen pregnancy is associated with other behavior problems. Children of teen parents will experience cognitive delay, adjustment problems, and will themselves become teen parents. Better outcomes are achieved when teen mothers live with their own mothers. Teen pregnancy costs tax payers lots of money. Abstinence education is the best way to prevent teen pregnancy. Teen Pregnancy and Parenting ends by highlighting the prevention and intervention implications for families, practitioners, and policymakers. It will be of interest to academics and advanced students from a range of disciplines and professions including psychology, public policy, nursing, social work and sociology.

Author : Ryan Werner
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Teenage pregnancy
ISBN : 1633218953

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Teen Pregnancy by Ryan Werner Pdf

Teen childbearing is associated with adverse health and social outcomes for teen mothers and their children, although these outcomes often reflect pre-existing social deficits. Compared with women who delay childbearing until their 20s, teen mothers are more likely to drop out of school and have low educational attainment; to face unemployment, poverty, and welfare dependency; to experience more rapid repeat pregnancy; to become single mothers; and to experience divorce, if they marry. Infants of teen mothers are more likely to be premature and experience infant mortality. The children of teenage mothers do less well on indicators of health and social wellbeing than do children of older mothers. This book briefly examines some of the data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics on teenage childbearing, offers potential reasons for high teen pregnancy and birth rates, and provides basic information on federal programs whose purpose is primarily to delay sexual activity among teenagers and to reduce teen pregnancy. It also discusses the decline is state teen birth rates by race and Hispanic origin; birth rates for Unites States' teenagers; and the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP).

Author : National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (U.S.),National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-01
Category : Teenage pregnancy
ISBN : 1586710419

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Not Just Another Single Issue by National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (U.S.),National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Staff Pdf

Author : Dr. Naomi Farber Ph.D., MSW
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826123725

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Adolescent Pregnancy by Dr. Naomi Farber Ph.D., MSW Pdf

"Adolescent pregnancy is an important public health issue and this valuable, well-referenced book covers the risk factors, child-family outcomes, and prevention .This is a very useful book for social workers and other professionals as a single source of current information about adolescent pregnancy and prevention." --Doody's This new edition of Adolescent Pregnancy contains everything a social worker needs to know to address adolescent sexual health risks and the recent rise in teen pregnancy rates. The second edition presents a new focus on cultural competence, presenting up-to-the-minute research on ethnically diverse populations. This edition goes beyond just adolescent pregnancy, discussing STI and HIV risks, as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Other cutting-edge topics include the sexualization of children, secondary prevention, the impact of abstinence-only programs, and controversies over access to birth control and abortion. Key features: Guidelines for identifying pregnancy risk levels in adolescents, and determining appropriate interventions New information about STI and HIV/AIDS prevention strategies Theories of illegitimacy and teen pregnancy, and why pregnancy rates vary among ethnic groups Research on pregnancy prevention programs that help both young men and women avoid unwanted pregnancy Chapters on adolescent parenting, and secondary prevention among adolescent parents With this book, practitioners can provide young men and women with the tools they need to regain control of their lives and their sexual health. A critically important read for social workers, health professionals, and policy makers who are concerned about adolescent pregnancy.

Author : Claire D. Brindis,Laura Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Birth control
ISBN : UOM:39015047583706

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Communities Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention by Claire D. Brindis,Laura Davis Pdf

Author : Barbara Miller
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823929973

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Teenage Pregnancy and Poverty by Barbara Miller Pdf

Discusses the problem of teen pregnancy and how it affects the economic future of the persons involved.

Author : Claire D. Brindis,Laura Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Birth control
ISBN : UOM:39015047583581

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Communities Responding to the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention by Claire D. Brindis,Laura Davis Pdf

Author : Susan Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UVA:X001205965

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Preventing Teenage Pregnancy by Susan Foster Pdf

Author : United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : UCBK:C060931164

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Teen Pregnancy by United States. General Accounting Office Pdf