Which strategies have been shown successful for preventing adolescent pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
A) Responsible sexual behavior education
B) Abstinence education
C) Mandated religious education on sex practices
D) Contraceptive counseling
E) Confidential reproductive services
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Successful strategies for preventing adolescent pregnancy vary from responsible sexual behavior education, which includes abstinence education, to improved contraceptive counseling and confidential reproductive services, but not mandated religious education on sex practices.
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