Abstinence Promotion and the Provision of Information About Contraception in Public School District Sexuality Education Policies

摘要: Descriptive and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify districts that had sexuality education policies their policy regarding abstinence the factors influenced it. A nationally representative sample of 825 public school district superintendents or representatives completed a mailed questionnaire on policies. Results revealed 69% have district-wide teach which 14% comprehensive treats as one option for adolescents in broader program; 51% preferred but also permit discussion about contraception an effective means protecting against unintended pregnancy disease; 35% only outside marriage with either prohibited entirely permitted emphasize its shortcomings. growing number US made part curriculum; however two-thirds allow at least some positive occur.