Rural teen pregnancy resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/teenpregnancy/ Provides educators with lesson plans, curricula, national standards, and state legislation on sex education. -- Advocates for Youth http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=947&Itemid=628 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:09:26 CST http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=947&Itemid=628 Champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Includes a section for professionals listing resources and programs that work. http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:22:02 CST http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php Reports national, state-level, and city-level trends in teen childbearing. -- Child Trends http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2009_08_31_FG_Edition.pdf Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:18:39 CST http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2009_08_31_FG_Edition.pdf Summarizes current knowledge and recommends tasks that organizations concerned with reducing unplanned pregnancy can pursue to improve contraceptive behavior among young adults. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/pubs/Unlocking_Contraceptive.pdf Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:35:44 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/pubs/Unlocking_Contraceptive.pdf Highlights selected findings from the 2007/2008 Kaiser Family Foundation/George Washington University State Survey of Reproductive Health Services Under Medicaid, and examines coverage of perinatal services in states across the nation. -- Kaiser Family Foundation http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/upload/8015.pdf Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:13:38 CST http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/upload/8015.pdf Facts for teens about pregnancy, how pregnancy happens, and information about pregnancy testing. -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:23:47 CST http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk/ Highlights specific national statistics on Native American teen birth rate, sexual activity and contraceptive use. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/NA_2007.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:07 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/NA_2007.pdf A research brief that focuses on teen childbearing among Native American youth in the United States and includes information about sexual and contraceptive behavior, attitudes about sex and reproductive health, and information about potential programs for this population. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/SS/SS39_NativeAmericans.pdf Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:05:19 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/SS/SS39_NativeAmericans.pdf A list of nine points for teens and young adults to consider regarding pregnancy, having babies, and starting families. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/Aunt_Sarah.pdf Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:19:17 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/Aunt_Sarah.pdf A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) that summarizes 2007 preliminary births and birth rates and selected 2007 preliminary maternal and infant health birth data for the United States. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr57/nvsr57_12.pdf Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:30:15 CST http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr57/nvsr57_12.pdf Explores whether the data showing an increase in teens giving birth between 2005 and 2006 reflects a short-term blip or a true reversal in the decline in the U.S.teen birth rate. -- Child Trends http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child_Trends_2009_03_13_FS_TeenBirthRate.pdf Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:21:21 CST http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child_Trends_2009_03_13_FS_TeenBirthRate.pdf Provides information about health promotion, screening and interventions for women of reproductive age to reduce risk factors that might affect future pregnancies. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/preconception/default.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:14:03 CST http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/preconception/default.htm Presents a descriptive portrait of reproductive health behavior among U.S. teen and young adult men by age and by race/ethnicity. -- Child Trends http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child_Trends-2008_10_07_RB_MaleRepro.pdf Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:21:49 CST http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child_Trends-2008_10_07_RB_MaleRepro.pdf A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) that summarizes 2006 preliminary births and birth rates and selected 2006 preliminary maternal and infant health birth data for the United States. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr56/nvsr56_07.pdf Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:12:24 CST http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr56/nvsr56_07.pdf Reports on the 2005 through 2006 rise in teen birth rates, the first increase in 15 years, and discusses prevention efforts. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/TeenBirths_ExamIncrease.pdf Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:27:12 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/TeenBirths_ExamIncrease.pdf Provides in depth answers to some critical questions about unplanned pregnancy for all women. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/dcr/NATC_DCRreport.pdf Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:11:32 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/dcr/NATC_DCRreport.pdf A nationally-representative survey of adults and teens offering insights about teen sex and pregnancy, factors that might influence teens, decisions about sex, and advice to parents, program leaders, and policymakers. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/pubs/WOV2007_fulltext.pdf Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:03:30 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/pubs/WOV2007_fulltext.pdf A quarterly newsletter of The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy detailing important news, recent product launches, and general information. http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/about-us/update.aspx Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:57:50 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/about-us/update.aspx Refers Hispanic consumers to a culturally and linguistically proficient prenatal care provider in their community. -- National Alliance for Hispanic Health http://www.hispanichealth.org/prenatal/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:53:43 CST http://www.hispanichealth.org/prenatal/ Provides girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home. -- Office on Women's Health http://www.girlshealth.gov/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:41:27 CST http://www.girlshealth.gov/ Provides accurate, research-based information on what works to prevent teen pregnancy. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/EA2007/EA2007%5Fsum.pdf Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:14:39 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/EA2007/EA2007%5Fsum.pdf Provides information on trends in repeat teen childbearing by state and by racial/ethnic group to help state-level agencies and local programs address the needs of these disadvantaged teens and their children. -- Child Trends http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child%5FTrends-2007%5F10%5F25%5FRB%5FRepeat.pdf Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:55:28 CST http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child%5FTrends-2007%5F10%5F25%5FRB%5FRepeat.pdf A research-based list of practical tips for parents and adults to help the young people in their lives avoid pregnancy and pass safely through adolescence. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/10Tips.aspx Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:43:23 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/10Tips.aspx A compilation of findings taken from a national survey of young people with key themes and quotes that emerged from a survey conducted on the National Campaign website. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/reading/pdf/kiss_tell.pdf Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:08:25 CST http://www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/reading/pdf/kiss_tell.pdf Highlights the findings from the evaluation of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI) during the period 1995 through 2006. -- California Wellness Foundation http://policyweb.sri.com/cehs/publications/TPPI%5F200706.pdf Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:37:25 CST http://policyweb.sri.com/cehs/publications/TPPI%5F200706.pdf An information portal focused specifically on helping the Latino community in its efforts to reduce continued high rates of adolescent pregnancy and childbearing. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/espanol/default_eng.aspx Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:27:54 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/espanol/default_eng.aspx Summarizes the key findings from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy publication, With One Voice 2007: Americas Adults and Teens Sound Off About Teen Pregnancy. http://www.teenpregnancy.org/works/pdf/Science_says_31.pdf Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:56:03 CST http://www.teenpregnancy.org/works/pdf/Science_says_31.pdf Presents data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project on the general characteristics of childbirth-related hospitalizations among adolescent girls in 2004. Describes the patterns of hospitalization, including delivery method and mean length of stay, for adolescent girls less than 18 years of age compared with women 18 years and older. Regional and payer differences are also examined. -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb31.pdf Wed, 30 May 2007 16:34:47 CST http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb31.pdf Provides an update of a new analysis by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and identifies how the National Campaign is expanding its work to include young adults while still maintaining a sharp focus on teens. -- National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/why-it-matters/pdf/CaseStatement.pdf Thu, 10 May 2007 14:27:16 CST http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/why-it-matters/pdf/CaseStatement.pdf Reports on the Mathematica Policy, Inc. evaluation of abstinence-only education programs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Title V Abstinence Education block grant. -- Congressional Research Service http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22656_20070501.pdf Fri, 04 May 2007 12:10:51 CST http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22656_20070501.pdf