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Science-Based Approaches to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Susan E. Washinger, M.Ed. Project Coordinator, SBP
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Participant poll: (Please choose the best response) I am attending this presentation because: A. I want to be able to assess programs to determine if they are science-based B. I want to know which science-based programs will reduce teen pregnancy among teen males C. I want to know which science-based programs will reduce repeat teen pregnancies D. I want to promote the use of science-based approaches to prevent teen pregnancy E. I want to improve my teen pregnancy prevention program
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Science-Based Approaches (SBA) Project 5-year Cooperative Agreement with CDC, 3 national partners and 9 states to increase the capacity of local organizations to select, implement, and evaluate science-based approaches to prevent teen pregnancy, STIs and HIV/AIDS
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What are SBAs? Using SBAs simply means relying on that which has been proven to work. SBAs include techniques, characteristics, activities, and programs for which there is evidence of effectiveness.
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Participant poll: (Please choose the best response) To claim a program “science-based” it should include which of the following evaluation criteria: A. A control group and an experimental group B. Demonstration of knowledge, attitude and behavior change C. Results published in a peer-reviewed journal D. Similar evaluation results in multiple program locations E. All of the above
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Science-Based Program (SBP) Evaluation Criteria - Experimental or quasi-experimental design - Had adequate sample size - Collected data at least 3 months after intervention - Replicated in different location with similar results - Results published in a peer-reviewed journal - Measured knowledge, attitude and behavior change
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SBP Behavior Change At least one of the following: - Delayed sexual initiation - Reduced frequency of sexual intercourse - Reduced number of sexual partners - Increased use of condoms/contraceptives
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Program Lists Advocates for Youth: Science and Success www.advocatesforyouth.org www.advocatesforyouth.org National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: What Works www.teenpregnancy.org www.teenpregnancy.org Program Archive on Sexuality, Health & Adolscence (PASHA) www.socio.com/pasha.htm www.socio.com/pasha.htm
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Promising Programs Dr. Doug Kirby’s 17 Characteristics of Effective Programs www.etr.org/recapp www.etr.org/recapp
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Current trends … teen males % of teen males who have had sexual intercourse has decreased Rates of condom use have increased Teen fathers more likely: economically disadvantaged have lower academic performance more problem behaviors have a mom who was a teen parent Young adult men who have sex with significantly younger women (6 years +) are far less likely to use contraception
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Participant poll: (Please choose true or false) My program currently provides boys-only programs to prevent teen pregnancy?
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Characteristics of programs that work … teen males Limitations of the research on “boys-only” programs: Relatively new to prevention efforts Few have been rigorously evaluated Few have shown behavior change
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Characteristics of programs that work … teen males Co-educational school-based programs have shown positive changes in the sexual and contraceptive behavior of teen boys. These programs: Go beyond the classroom Include a cultural component Extend across school years Review of program lists
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Implications for programs … teen males Make programs more male-friendly Go where the boys are Help parents talk to boys Tailor programs Be positive rather than punitive
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Current trends … repeat teen pregnancies 21% of all teen births are to teens who are already moms Contributing factors: Age Race/ethnicity Marital status Education Intendedness
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Participant poll: (Please choose true or false) My program currently provides programs to reduce repeat teen pregnancies?
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Characteristics of programs that work … repeat teen pregnancies Limitations of the research: Only three (3) studies using experimental design showed positive effects 2 home visitation programs 1 program in medical setting
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Characteristics of programs that work … repeat teen pregnancies Significant factors: The strength of the relationship between the teen and provider On-the-job training is not sufficient for providers Long-term involvement is important (starting during pregnancy)
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Implications for programs … repeat teen pregnancies Develop close and sustained relationships Employ skilled personnel Use appropriate family planning techniques Support teen moms to finish school
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For more information … The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy – “What Works” www.teenpregnancy.org www.teenpregnancy.org “It’s a Guy Thing” “Another Chance”
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Potential Impact More science-based programs = More teens participate in programs that work = Less teen pregnancies; less teen STI
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Contacting Susan E. Washinger, M.Ed. Project Coordinator, SBP 3461 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011-4412 (717) 761-7380 ext. 3101 swashinger@fhccp.org
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