The nurse is working with a community group to reduce teen pregnancy rates. Alternatives for the group to consider are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

Question

1. Avoidance of sex education in schools.
2. High-quality reproductive health services.
3. Developmentally appropriate sex education.
4. Sexuality curriculum based on community beliefs.
5. Provision of strategies to enhance life skills.

Answer 1

2,3,5
Rationale 1: Although controversial, sex education in schools combined with discussion of abstinence and the use of contraceptives has been shown to decrease adolescent pregnancy rates.
Rationale 2: Having access to high-quality reproductive health services is important in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates.
Rationale 3: Providing developmentally appropriate sex education is an approach that reduces adolescent pregnancy.
Rationale 4: Programs that are evidence-based are much more successful in reducing teen pregnancy than non-researched programs.
Rationale 5: Programs that provide strategies to enhance life skills are more successful in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates.