Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: Linking Research and Practice

Authors

Marilyn J. Johns, University of California Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Fe Moncloa, University of California Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Elizabeth J. Gong, University of California Cooperative ExtensionFollow

Volume

38

Issue

4

Abstract

Although the overall rate of teen pregnancy in the United States has been declining, rates have remained high for younger unmarried teens. Evaluation studies of pregnancy prevention programs indicate that many are ineffective or not well evaluated. The focus of this article is to identify and share 10 suggested "best practices" from the field and literature. Three critical practices identified are: a youth development component, family involvement, and culturally relevant practices. Implications for Cooperative Extension programming are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Johns, M. J., Moncloa, F., & Gong, E. J. (2000). Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: Linking Research and Practice. The Journal of Extension, 38(4), Article 3. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol38/iss4/3