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Educational Resources on Teen Pregnancy

  • Writer: Chinekwu Obidoa
    Chinekwu Obidoa
  • Dec 11, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 25


For those looking to deepen their understanding of teen pregnancy, its impact, and ongoing prevention efforts, the following studies, databases, and organizations offer reliable and comprehensive information.


Key Studies and Reports

  1. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS): Tracks health behaviors among teens, including sexual activity and contraceptive use, to inform prevention efforts. Explore YRBSS

  2. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) – Birth Data: Provides detailed statistics on births in the U.S., including data on teen births. Access NCHS Birth Data

  3. Guttmacher Institute Reports: Publishes research on sexual and reproductive health, including studies on teen pregnancy and access to contraceptives. Visit Guttmacher Institute

  4. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (Power to Decide): Offers research, data, and tools to better understand and address teen pregnancy in the U.S. Learn More


Reliable Databases

  1. Georgia Department of Public Health – OASIS: A robust data portal offering insights into health trends, including teen birth rates, across Georgia.

  2. CDC WONDER (Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research): A comprehensive database providing access to public health data, including national and state-level teen birth statistics. Access CDC WONDER

  3. National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG): Explores family life, fertility, and health, with a focus on trends in teen pregnancy and contraceptive use. View NSFG Data


Educational Organizations

  1. The Alan Guttmacher Institute: Focuses on global sexual and reproductive health research, with a strong emphasis on teen pregnancy. Visit the Guttmacher Institute

  2. Office of Population Affairs (OPA): Provides resources on family planning and adolescent health, including teen pregnancy prevention programs.

  3. The Annie E. Casey Foundation: Offers research and data insights into child well-being, including trends in teen births. Explore Annie E. Casey Foundation


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