More than 600 never-married college students completed a questionnaire regarding their attitudes toward 10 contraceptive options. Results were analyzed separately for Blacks and Whites, and then for males and females. Findings are discussed. (MT)

Three groups of teenagers (child bearers, terminators, and contraceptors) were interviewed to identify factors that may best differentiate the groups. The findings suggest that, among the teens who became pregnant, motivation to use contraceptives may be the key factor. Education about the availability and mode of contraceptive use is essential.…

A survey of 161 women, ages 13 to 18, revealed that adolescents who get pregnant are somewhat more likely to be traditional in sex role orientation. They also tend to be younger, lower in socioeconomic status, and more likely to depend on God to determine their lives than their birth control-seeking counterparts. (KH)

Sexual activity, sexual assault, and contraceptive use among 87 mentally retarded adolescents females were investigated. Half of the mildly retarded Ss had had sexual intercourse, and one-third of the mildly retarded and one-fourth of the moderately retarded Ss had been victims of rape or incest. (Author/CL)

Describes (in separate articles) 20 developments in science, technology, and medicine that were made during the twentieth century and had significant impact on society. They include discoveries related to intelligence tests, plastics, aviation, antibiotics, genetics, evolution, birth control, computers, transistors, DNA, lasers, statistics,…

A study comparing a cross-sectional sample of pharmacy students to national norms for other student groups on the Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Scale indicates that curriculum development in sexual health would be necessary to prepare pharmacists as consultants in birth control and sexual health, a gap currently existing in health care services.…

Presents a test of the Fishbein model of behavior prediction applied to predict the pregnancy risk-taking behavior of adolescent females (N=244). Analyses of data showed that the Fishbein model of attitude-behavior consistency seems to be applicable to the fertility-related behavior of adolescent females. (LLL)

This toolkit presents emergency contraception (EC) as a method to help adolescent women avoid pregnancy and abortion after unprotected sexual intercourse. The sections of this toolkit are designed to help increase your knowledge of EC and stay up to date. They provide suggestions for increasing EC awareness in the workplace, whether it is a school…

Understanding characteristics of teens' sexual relationships may help us to better understand how to reduce teens' risk of early unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as well as the psychological and emotional problems that may be associated with teenage romantic relationships and sexual activity. Using data from the…

These charts describe adults' and adolescents' views on teen sex and pregnancy. Data come from national surveys of adults and adolescents that examined attitudes toward teen sex and pregnancy, factors influencing teens' sexual decisions, parents' roles, and adults' and teens' advice for policymakers. There is near unanimous agreement among both…

This research brief focuses on the birth, pregnancy, contraceptive, and relationship behaviors of Hispanic teens because they represent an important risk group. Teen pregnancy and birth rates for U.S. teens have declined dramatically in recent years. Yet for Hispanic teens, reductions in teen pregnancy and childbearing have lagged behind that of…

Paper examines research information on the attitudes and practices of the college student regarding contraceptives. It discusses the types and use of contraceptives, origin of information on contraception, reasons for abstinence by sexually active students, and the degree of communication between sexual partners on contraceptive techniques.…

The article concludes that the difference between skid row and middle class women is not in standards, essentially, but in success in adhering to standards. Though this difference may be due to inherited qualities that make these women more vulnerable, a portion of the blame rests with society. (Author)

Part I of two parts. Considers interrelationships of social and population planning and discusses reasons for continued high birth rates in some human populations. Indicates living space, not food supply, will ultimately limit population growth. (AL)