Investigates the influence of contraceptive knowledge among young persons on sexual involvement, personal responsibility, and perception of options in the event of unwanted pregnancy. (Author)

Presents some data bearing on the relationship between the psychological development or maturity of adolescent women and their sexual behavior and contraceptive use. Data were collected through the American Public Health Association in 1975 from 369 females and 325 males. (Author/RK)

This is a study of new birth-control patients in four Los Angeles suburban area Planned Parenthood clinics. The data include interviews, tests, questionnaires, and archival and demographic information, focusing particularly on personality, attitude, and motivation variables. (BB)

Percentage and frequency information are presented pertaining to the responses of participating health center administrators concerning student access to contraceptive services through the student health center, local family planning agencies, and local private physicians. (MB)

Traditional pregnancy prevention strategies employed with older teens and adults do not recognize significant developmental differences between early adolescents and other age groups. Methods that compliment, reflect, and are consistent with the developmental needs of the young teen provide the best approaches to teen pregnancy prevention.…

The authors review trends in the problem area of teen pregnancy and the consequences of early parenthood for the family. Current efforts in this problem area are highlighted. The authors make seven recommendations to home economists. (CH)

Sexual attitudes, knowledge, and contraceptive choice questionnaires were completed by 22 young adolescents and their parents to examine relationship between these variables and parent-child communication. Found no significant differences between adolescents in high and low communication families; but correlation between parents' and children's…

School-based health clinics currently exist in 30 cities across the country, and more are being planned. Do the clinics offer students needed health services or undermine parental authority by offering birth control information? Discusses the benefits such clinics provide, their widespread supporters, and their opponents. (MD)

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship of the source of contraceptive knowledge to contraceptive knowledge accuracy and contraceptive behavior of college freshmen. Results and implications for health educators are discussed. (MT)

The purpose of this article is to facilitate a clearer understanding of both the concept of self-efficacy and its relevance for health education research and practice. Self-efficacy is first defined and distinguished from other related concepts. Next, studies of the self-efficacy concept as it relates to health practices are examined. (Author/CT)

Used a cloze procedure to measure 75 female patients' level of reading of a patient package insert for an oral contraceptive. Results showed three of four patients would need assistance in comprehending the information. Age and schooling had a significant effect on the cloze test scores. (JAC)

Information was gathered from college students to observe choice of postcoital contraception (PCC) and the effectiveness of the choice. Results indicate that PCC is an effective second chance to prevent unintended pregnancy. Research methodology is presented. (Author/DF)

This encyclopedia brings together in more than 200 entries, arranged in A-to-Z format, a portrait of the complex modern issue that birth control has become with advances in medicine and biochemistry during the 20th century. It is aimed at both the student and the consumer of birth control. Entries cover the following topics: birth control…

Results indicated that high-sex-guilt Ss retained less lecture information than low-guilt Ss. Results were interpreted as supporting the hypothesis that guilt generated anxiety raises arousal past the optimum level necessary for efficient recall performance. (Author)

A survey among college women at one large school indicates the need for more adequate sex education prior to college entrance. College physicians should not make moral judgments but should be ready to counsel students toward a more mature attitude about sexuality. (Author/CG)