Teen Pregnancy - Knowledge Assessment

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    In the past two years, the teen birth rate has...

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  • 2. 

    What percent of teen moms are single at the time of birth?

    • Fewer than 40%

    • Between 40% and 70%

    • Over 70%

    Correct Answer
    A. Over 70%
    Explanation
    80% of teen moms are single at the time of birth

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  • 3. 

    On average, absent fathers to children born to teen moms pay less than $______ annually in child support.

    Correct Answer
    800
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 800. This means that absent fathers to children born to teen moms typically pay an average of $800 annually in child support.

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  • 4. 

    In polls what have teens answered as the biggest factor in their decision making about sexual activity? _________________________

    Correct Answer
    parents
    Explanation
    Teens have answered parents as the biggest factor in their decision making about sexual activity. This suggests that parental influence plays a significant role in shaping their attitudes and behaviors towards sex. Parents can provide guidance, support, and education on this topic, which can greatly impact the choices teenagers make. By fostering open communication and creating a safe environment, parents can positively influence their children's decision making when it comes to sexual activity.

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  • 5. 

    What percentage of teen girls (ages 15-19) reported using oral contraception at the time of last sex?

    • Less than 15%

    • Between 15% and 30%

    • Between 30% and 45%

    • More than 45%

    Correct Answer
    A. Less than 15%
    Explanation
    11% of teen girls reported using oral contraception at time of last sex

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  • 6. 

    One out of every _____ teen girls will contract a STD.

    Correct Answer
    4
    Explanation
    1 in 4 overall. 65% of sexually active teen women will contract an STD.

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  • 7. 

    _____ percent of teen moms will earn their HS diploma by age 22.

    Correct Answer
    51%
    Explanation
    This is compared with 89% of women overall.

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  • 8. 

    The U.S. teen birth rate is near an all time...

    • High

    • Low

    Correct Answer
    A. Low
    Explanation
    In the past two years, the teen birth rate has increased slightly, but remained near an all time low of 43 births/1,000 teen girls. The all time high was in the 1950's, during the baby boom.

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  • 9. 

    _____ percent of teen moms will go on to earn college degrees.

    Correct Answer
    2%
    Explanation
    Compared to 27% of Americans overall.

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  • 10. 

    The state of __________________ has the highest teen pregnancy rate. __________________ has the lowest teen pregnancy rate. 

    Correct Answer
    Mississippi, New Hampshire
    Explanation
    Regionally, the south and southwest have the highest teen pregnancy rates. New England has the lowest. 30% of teen girls in MS will become pregnant. 25% of teen girls in TN will become pregnant. Only 8% of teen girls in NH will become pregnant.

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  • 11. 

    13.8% of families in America live below the poverty line. However, ______ of teen births occur in families below the poverty line. 

    Correct Answer
    28%
    Explanation
    28% of teen births occur in families below the poverty line. This statistic suggests that there is a higher prevalence of teen births in families experiencing economic hardship. The correlation between poverty and teen pregnancies could be attributed to various factors such as limited access to education, healthcare, and contraception, as well as a lack of opportunities and support systems. The high percentage highlights the need for comprehensive sex education and social programs targeting vulnerable populations to address this issue.

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  • 12. 

    In 2009, the Obama administration proposed what policy (later passed by Congress) that impacts the teen pregnancy issue? __________________

    Correct Answer
    Ending the practice of federally funding abstinence only sex education programs.
    Explanation
    The Obama administration proposed and later passed a policy in 2009 that ended the practice of federally funding abstinence only sex education programs. This policy had an impact on the teen pregnancy issue by shifting the focus towards comprehensive sex education programs that provide information on contraception and safe sex practices. By removing funding for abstinence only programs, the government aimed to ensure that teenagers receive comprehensive and evidence-based education about sexual health, which could potentially lead to a decrease in teen pregnancies.

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  • 13. 

    What surprised you from this short assessment? What didn't surprise you? Why? 

  • 14. 

    These statistics were mostly focused on the national level. What would you predict as similarities or differences for Middle Tennessee? 

  • 15. 

    Please list up to three questions you still have about teen pregnancy in Nashville. 1. 2.3. 

  • 16. 

    Please complete the sentence: I learn best by... (for example: group work, discussion, visually...)

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