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The open-minded Guttmacher Institute provided survey results from abortion providers nationwide, and they concluded that the decline in abortions was due to more effective contraceptive use, lower levels of unintended pregnancy and greater difficulty obtaining an abortion in some parts of the country ... Could it possibly be that the decline in unintended pregnancy is because abstinence programs work. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Napolitano: Abstinence funds were not worth it Jan 26, 2008
"It is apparent that the current restraints placed on the federal abstinence-only funding prevent the programming from being used in a way that could have a true impact on reducing unintended pregnancy among our youth. As you are aware, several recent studies, including one commissioned by the federal government, have confirmed that abstinence-only programs are not producing results. When I find myself in the position of having to fight to protect services that clearly have an impact on the... (AZCentral -- News)
"Real Solutions" and Teen Sex Jan 25, 2008
Its time to put money toward real solutions that will help prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among teenagers ... Its time to put money toward real solutions that will help prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among teenagers. (Townhall.com)
Family planning access critical Jan 25, 2008
This anniversary should be a time for us to take action to ensure that women and families have access to reproductive health care, including contraception, family planning and abortion care as we work to reduce unintended pregnancy and the need for abortion ... Instead of banning abortion, leaders must find practical solutions to reduce unintended pregnancy and the need for abortion. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Reproductive Health Policy's Sorry State Jan 24, 2008
And the countries with these policies have lower unintended pregnancy rates and thus lower abortion rates. The major European development agencies do not seek to control social values in the countries that receive their aid, nor do they deny funding to agencies or countries where abstinence is not put forward as the only option for preventing either pregnancy or disease. (CBS News)
Anti-abortion rally protests Roe v. Wade Jan 24, 2008
The Guttmacher Institute attributed the decline in abortions to more effective use of contraceptives, lower levels of unintended pregnancy and greater difficulty in obtaining abortions in some places. Inside the Capitol, lawmakers will have plenty of opportunities to discuss abortions this session. (Juneau Empire)
Good Judgment Jan 23, 2008
"If we could prevent unintended pregnancy," said Keenan, "we could therefore reduce the need for abortion.". But when the conversation turns from numbers to the moral qualms that make reduction popular, movement leaders still flinch. (Slate)
Wide range of women get abortions; most already have at least one child Jan 20, 2008
Women face years and years of reproductive life after they ve completed their families, and they re at risk of an unintended pregnancy that can create an economic strain ... That s almost like permission to have free sex, and the higher the rate of sexual activity, the higher the rate of unintended pregnancy ... These actions take attention away from medically proven ways to reduce unintended pregnancy comprehensive sex education, affordable birth control, and open and honest conversations... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Abortions tied to hard times instead of race Jan 20, 2008
Women face years and years of reproductive life after theyve completed their families, and theyre at risk of an unintended pregnancy that can create an economic strain ... Thats almost like permission to have free sex, and the higher the rate of sexual activity, the higher the rate of unintended pregnancy. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Study Finds Sharp Decline In Abortions Jan 19, 2008
Researchers cite several reasons for the decline including more effective use of contraceptives, lower levels of unintended pregnancy and greater difficulty getting abortions in some parts of the country. According to the data, the number of abortions declined by 8 percent between 2000 and 2005, from 1. (KWTX.com, TX)
Report: Number of U.S. Abortions Hits 30-Year Low Jan 18, 2008
levels of unintended pregnancy, and greater difficulty obtaining abortions in some parts of the country ... "Our policymakers at the state and federal levels need to understand that behind virtually every abortion is an unintended pregnancy, so we must redouble our efforts towards prevention, through better access to contraception," Camp said. (Fox News)
Number of abortions lowest in decades; 1.2 million performed per year... Jan 18, 2008
"Our policymakers at the state and federal levels need to understand that behind virtually every abortion is an unintended pregnancy, so we must redouble our efforts towards prevention, through better access to contraception," said Sharon Camp, president and chief executive officer of the Guttmacher Institute. The last time the numbers were lower was in 1976 -- three years after abortions were legalized in the United States -- when 1. (The Drudge Report)
Number of abortions lowest in decades in US, survey finds Jan 17, 2008
"At the end of the day, Americans of all stripes believe that we need to do more to prevent unintended pregnancy and make healthcare affordable and accessible.". "It's still a massive number, but it's moving in the right direction," said Randall O'Bannon of the National Right to Life Committee. (Boston Globe)
Sense of personal control influences Latinas' decisions about sexual debut Jan 17, 2008
Many times researchers presuppose the questions that should be asked and design questionnaires based on those suppositions, said Gilliam, whose work identifies populations most at risk for unintended pregnancy and ways to improve education. Theyre often not rooted in the belief systems of a population. (EurekAlert!)
U.S. Abortions at Lowest Level in 30 Years Jan 17, 2008
"At the end of the day, Americans of all stripes believe that we need to do more to prevent unintended pregnancy and make health care affordable and accessible.""It's still a massive number, but it's moving in the right direction," said Randall O'Bannon of the National Right to Life Committee, adding that at least some of the drop may be due to changing attitudes. "Even look at Hollywood," said O'Bannon, citing the hit movie "Juno," about a pregnant teenager who decides against abortion. (Newsmax)
Huckstering points up bill's dangers Jan 15, 2008
If people of conscience on the other side of this issue would join forces with those of us who want to see less teen and unintended pregnancy and reduce the number of abortions, we could make it happen. There are many countries that are far more successful than we are on these issues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Project aimed at unintended pregnancy Jan 12, 2008
In Iowa, the level of unintended pregnancy by age is 72 percent for 18-19 year olds, 48 percent for 20-25 year olds, 25 percent for 26-30 year olds, and 20 percent for 30-35 year olds, according to a news release from the organization. "When half of all pregnancies in Iowa are unintended, we are not doing enough for women," Vilsack said. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Harm reduction is good Jan 11, 2008
And more often than not, we can't manage a perfect solution to any vexing public health threat, from alcoholism to unintended pregnancy, car crashes to obesity ... Sex education and the distribution of contraceptives reliably reduce the rate of unintended pregnancy, while reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. (New Haven Register, CT)
Teens Find The Benefits Of Not Having Sex Decline With Age Jan 10, 2008
When we encourage teens to abstain from sex or delay becoming sexually active, we frequently over-focus on the health risks, such as unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, said senior study author Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at UCSF.. Young teens are aware of the health risks, but this study shows that teens are assessing how they feel about refraining from sexual behaviors based upon how having sex makes them... (Science Daily)
Berkeley preacher calls for blacks to fight abortion Jan 8, 2008 Getting real with sex education Dec 27, 2007 State loses federal sex education funding Dec 26, 2007 * [HEALTH] Teenage risks, and how to avoid them Dec 25, 2007 No Link Between Obesity, Birth Control Failure Dec 11, 2007 Sex education doesn't work Dec 7, 2007 Next move unclear for parental consent backers Dec 5, 2007 Gruesome fetus images cited Nov 28, 2007 Ghanaian Teenagers Lack in-Depth Knowledge About Contraceptives Nov 24, 2007 The Female Health Company to Present at Wall Street Analyst Forum Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Nov 22, 2007 Fewer S.D. students drinking and driving, having sex Nov 22, 2007 Abortion Causes 'Hopelessness' in Black Communities, King Says Nov 21, 2007 COLUMN: Let's talk about the birds and the bees, and the male bee's responsibilities Nov 8, 2007 Court rejects 'Roe v. Wade for Men' Nov 7, 2007 Plan B not plan for many students: MUW's NOW looking to educate Nov 1, 2007 More 15-year-old girls seeking contraception Oct 30, 2007 Top 10 Stocks Under $10 Oct 29, 2007 Mandate For Public Access To NIH-funded Research Poised To Become Law Oct 26, 2007 Letters to the Editor Oct 7, 2007 Sex ed supporters deliver close to 7,000 postcards to the governor Sep 28, 2007 'Sign AB 629 - the Sexual Health Education Accountability Act' Sep 28, 2007 Side effects of Plan B outlined Sep 10, 2007 But Christian alliance says Colorado constitution forbids it Sep 7, 2007 Rising birth control prices affect college students Aug 28, 2007 Planned Parenthood Sues to Halt Missouri Regulations Aug 27, 2007 Binge Drinkers Prefer Beer Because It's Easy to Buy (Update2) Aug 8, 2007 Survey reveals concern about obesity Aug 2, 2007 Birth Control Prices Rise At Campus Clinics Jul 31, 2007 Unintended Pregnancy Predicts Feelings That Parenting Is A Burden Jul 27, 2007 Better contraceptive access in S.C. Jul 14, 2007 Minn. report shows first increase in abortions in 5 years Jul 3, 2007 A role for TV in sexual health Jul 2, 2007 Rise in UK abortion numbers Jun 20, 2007 Abortions rise sharply Jun 20, 2007 Planned Parenthood Reports Record Abortions, High Profits Jun 18, 2007 NARAL survey finds many N.C. pharmacies don't sell emergency contraception Jun 18, 2007 ATUL GAWANDE: Let's talk about sex Jun 11, 2007 Trapped between worlds in Ivory Coast Jun 9, 2007 Talking sex on the factory floor in China May 30, 2007 Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices May 22, 2007 Study: 'Plan B' cuts NYC abortions May 22, 2007 Teen pregnancies drop to a new low, abortions continue decline May 18, 2007 Mayor Menard to run again, for sure, for sure, for sure May 10, 2007 Mower County in top 10 for teen pregnancy May 6, 2007 Condom Information in Abstinence Programs Called Inaccurate Apr 30, 2007 Pregnancy 'not prevented by EC use' Apr 21, 2007 Emergency Contraception Does Not Reduce Unintended Pregnancy Rate Apr 18, 2007 UHS hikes birth control prices Apr 6, 2007 Modified Rhythm Method Shown to Be as Effective as the Pill—But Who Has That Kind of Self-Control? Mar 29, 2007 Proposed bill aims to ensure emergency contraceptive access Mar 7, 2007 Reader's Alley Feb 27, 2007 'Morning after' pills confusing pharmacists Feb 26, 2007 Correct Use of Fertility Tracking Method Matches the Pill Feb 23, 2007 Staying safe: spring break 2007 Feb 22, 2007 New research finds that a natural family planning method is as effective as the contraceptive pill Feb 21, 2007 'Think' projects guide Feb 18, 2007 Bill aims to reform sex ed. to prevent risky behavior Feb 12, 2007 Rise in abortions after Christmas Feb 9, 2007 Utah abortion-restriction bill called a losing judicial bet Feb 6, 2007 Keeping women safe Jan 24, 2007 Protesters mark Roe v. Wade anniversary Jan 24, 2007 COMMUNITY COLUMNIST: Choosing to seek solutions Jan 8, 2007 EC pill use doesn't lower abortion rates (Cheryl Wetzstein) Jan 8, 2007
Finer said black women are more likely than white women to have an unintended pregnancy and the reason for that is that they are less likely than white women to use contraceptives. He also said poor women are less likely to use birth control, and women of color are disproportionately poor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
States Rejecting "Abstinence-Only" Funding Jan 7, 2008
"The governors are saying; 'Even if this administration is going to continue to push abstinence-only, we in the states are going to do the right thing by teens and actually give them the information they need to actually prevent an unintended pregnancy,'" said Cecile Richards, the president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. No state requires abstinence-only education in school. (CBS News)
And while unintended pregnancy is one of the largest contributors to high school dropout rates, it is also perhaps the most preventable. Comprehensive sex education, which includes a focus on both abstinence and prevention, is the only educational approach proven to delay the onset of sexual activity and reduce unintended pregnancy, as confirmed by a report from the US surgeon general. (Boston Globe)
OLYMPIA -- The Bush administration is cutting off funding for abstinence-only sex education in Washington because this state now requires schools to provide additional, medically accurate information about preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Up until this year, the state has received an annual $800,000 federal grant for abstinence-only sex education. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
A 15-year-old who already had one unintended pregnancy and who participated in the "intuitive, gist-enhanced intervention program" that Reyna and Farley devised put it this way: "In talking about all the different ways to say 'no,' I've actually used them, which makes me feel much more comfortable. And I feel confident. I don't feel stupid by saying 'no.' And even if people think I'm stupid, that's their problem.". SUPERVISE THEM. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Between 1999 and the time of the interviews, 142 women had an unintended pregnancy. The odds for unintended pregnancy were higher among women who were 25 years old or younger compared with older women; the same was true of African-American women versus white women. (MEDLINEplus)
However, international studies have consistently shown that increased access to the morning-after pill has reduced neither abortion nor unintended pregnancy rates. Our own study, which Toynbee dismisses as "a spurious story" and "evidence-proven nonsense", reveals that not a single primary care trust was able to cite any evidence that the confidential provision of the morning-after pill in pharmacies has contributed to a reduction in under-16 conception rates. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
"We can't legislate parental involvement. Parents need to be involved with their teens' lives long before they are faced with an unintended pregnancy," Simon said. House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, said she believes the court made the right decision. (Anchorage Daily News)
"These kinds of antics do nothing to educate young people about ways to prevent an unintended pregnancy. These disturbing images do nothing but enrage people," said Leola Reis, spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood of Georgia. Legal experts say the issue is not so clear-cut. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
According to the report although knowledge does not guarantee that adolescents will change their sexual behaviour, it can empower them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and may increase the odds that they will choose to protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and HIV/AIDs. If possible, it suggests that interventions should expand access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information, including material on puberty, pregnancy, contraception and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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These six priority health-risk behaviors include: injuries; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual behaviors that result in HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy; poor dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity. Hodges said the Department of Education does not provide numbers for specific cities in the state, but the data is weighted so you can make generalizations to any community in South Dakota. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health think tank named in honor of one of the former presidents of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, black women see higher rates of unintended pregnancy than the general population. Ninety-eight of every 1,000 black women experience an unintended pregnancy, compared to 35 of every 1,000 whites and 78 of every 1,000 Hispanics ... A spokesman for the Alan Guttmacher Institute did not respond to requests for comment by press... (CNSnews.com)
Dubay contends that since a pregnant woman can choose among abortion, adoption or raising a child, a man who, shall we say, makes the proverbial deposit that leads to the return an unintended pregnancy should have a choice to decline the financial responsibilities of fatherhood. Welllll. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
He argued that if a pregnant woman can choose among abortion, adoption or raising a child, a man involved in an unintended pregnancy should have the choice of declining the financial responsibilities of fatherhood. U.S. District Judge David Lawson in Bay City disagreed, rejecting Dubay's argument that Michigan's paternity law violates the U.S. Constitution's equal protection clause because it didn't extend reproductive rights to men. (CNN -- US)
The pills are marketed as a tool to prevent unintended pregnancy and, according to the literature McAdams and Harwell distributed Tuesday, hould be in every woman's medicine cabinet. But not all MUW students agreed with that sentiment. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
"The figures show that overall there was a decline of four per cent in attendances at clinics to 2.5 million in 2006-07.Emergency contraceptive pills were dispensed on prescription on about 500,000 occasions. There were seven per cent fewer prescriptions for the morning-after pill from clinics, as more women now buy the tablets over the counter from pharmacists.A survey released at the same time shows that awareness of sexually transmitted infections has improved, with 84 per cent of men and 92... (Telegraph.co.uk)
The company s female condom offers dual protection against sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy. They are the only game in town right now, says Oberweis. (Forbes)
18, 2007) The "morning after pill" may be a good option for individual women in crisis, but advance access to emergency contraception is no antidote for the national problem of unintended pregnancy. Contrary. (Science Daily)
In a blatant display of hypocrisy, the president and his anti-choice allies who support the global gag rule are blocking women's access to the very contraception that is the best way to prevent unintended pregnancy and therefore reduce the need for abortion. GENE ULMER. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"By providing effective, medically accurate sex education (including abstinence), we can work to decrease the rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases which now cost Californians more than 1.5 billion each year." ... "The communities targeted by state-funded prevention programs experience high rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections," said Rocio Cordoba, executive director of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice. (North County Times)
"By providing effective, medically accurate sex education (including abstinence), we can work to decrease the rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases which now cost Californians more than $1.5 billion each year." AB 629 also allows for local program flexibility while ensuring that the information taught is accurate and science-based ... "The communities targeted by state-funded prevention programs experience high rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted... (PR Newswire)
In a paper published in April by Princeton University, "Emergency contraception: a cost-effective approach to preventing unintended pregnancy," eight studies found the effectiveness of Plan B use at between 59 percent and 94 percent. Two studies cited on the Yuzpe regimen showed its effectiveness to be between 47 percent and 53 percent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
"Gov. Ritter really recognizes that the best way to reduce abortion is by reducing the unintended pregnancy rate," she said. But national Christian ministries, such as the Colorado Springs-based were worried. (WorldNetDaily)
"We really want to make sure, if they are going to be sexually active, that they are taking appropriate care to ensure they don't have an unintended pregnancy. It's a matter of what works for that person physically and for their lifestyle," Tomlonovic said. Contact Jens Manuel Krogstad at (319) 291-1580 or. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
"We should be granted a license based on a grandfathering clause in the current regulations."If not, the law should be declared unconstitutional because it is unreasonable, burdensome and discriminates against abortion providers," Brownlie stated."If the governor and his allies in the General Assembly were serious about reducing abortion, they would focus on unintended pregnancy, the root cause of abortion," he said. "They should work with Planned Parenthood and other family planning agencies to... (CNSnews.com)
People who are drunk are more likely to get into car crashes and fights, to have an unintended pregnancy, contract a sexually transmitted disease, and commit suicide or homicide, Naimi said. Marketing. (Bloomberg)
Other top concerns cited included restaurant food safety and sanitation; lack of physical and social activities; early or inappropriate sexual activity and unintended pregnancy; child abuse and neglect; domestic violence; limited availability of childcare, daycare and babysitters; and bioterrorism, homeland security, and emergency preparedness. "What people don't understand is how much there is to do with public health," said Lowrance. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
will undoubtedly lead to reduced testing and use of contraception and a higher rate of unintended pregnancy, undetected health problems, and untreated gynecological disorders. " If that happens, it would reverse the work done by USF senior Jessica Savage, who works as a counselor at the university, talking to schoolmates on health issues such as safe sex. Most students have little income, but are more likely to pay for birth control out-of-pocket, Savage said. Many are reluctant to use their... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
The relationship between a mother and her infant is believed by many to be the foundation of healthy childhood development, but researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have found pregnancy acceptance to be the first step in forming the mother/child bond. Analyzing data collected from the national evaluation of the Early Head Start program, Jean Ispa, professor and co-chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Human Environmental Science (HES),... (Science Daily)
Unintended pregnancy is a national public health issue and access to contraception and objective sexual health information is critical to addressing this crisis ... Rather than spending the time, money and energy it takes to pass laws that may increase women's chances of having an unintended pregnancy, take a few moments to consider the evidence-based medical facts and consider supporting better contraceptive access and health education for everyone. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The one thing we know causes abortion is unintended pregnancy, and there is a direct link between unintended pregnancy and lack of affordable birth control, Stoesz said. State funding for family planning services hasn t increased in recent years, though prices have climbed. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Yet these same networks apparently feel that they have no obligation to promote responsible decision making and common-sense public health solutions, including the use of condoms to prevent unintended pregnancy ... Preventing unintended pregnancy is a major public health issue. (Boston Globe)
A rise in the number of abortions is not the problem in itself - the real problem is the number of woman experiencing unintended pregnancy ... " Ms Furedi said social attitudes to abortion were also changing, with more people understanding that becoming a parent was a significant social resonsibility that not everybody was in a position to accept. "A rise in the number of abortions is not the problem in itself - the real problem is the number of woman experiencing unintended pregnancy. (BBC News -- Health)
A rise in the number of abortions is not the problem in itself the real problem is the number of woman experiencing unintended pregnancy. For some of these, abortion will be the solution to the very serious problem of being faced with an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy. (ic Wales)
Numerous calls to Planned Parenthood offices in both New York City and Washington, D.C., seeking comment for this article, were not returned, but a statement on the organization's website says that the report "illustrates the achievements of an organization founded to prevent unintended pregnancy and protect women's health and safety.". "During a year of great change and growth, and in a political climate of increasing assaults on sexual and reproductive rights and health, Planned Parenthood... (CNSnews.com)
"Availability of emergency contraception is critical to reducing unintended pregnancy," said Melissa Reed, the executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina. Previously available only by prescription, the Food and Drug Administration said last year that pharmacists can sell Plan B to adults without a prescription. (The Daily Reflector)
Reducing unintended pregnancy is the key -- half of pregnancies are unintended, and 4 in 10 of them end in abortion. For awhile now, we've had solid evidence about how to effectively do this. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
By the end of "Aya," she has only stirred up a handful of promising plot strands -- unintended pregnancy, Ignace's promotion at a local beer company, Aya's struggle to make it out of Yo pougon -- and dropped them, slack, over a rainbow-colored stage. Matthew Shaer is an arts editor at the Christian Science Monitor. (Boston Globe)
Earlier study: Unintended pregnancy and induced abortion among unmarried women in China: a systematic review Qian X, Tang S, Garner P BMC Health Services Research 2004, 4:1 (22 January 2004). . (EurekAlert!)
Taking the nonactive pills doesn't put you at higher risk of unintended pregnancy ... If, however, you've missed a dose or several doses of your birth control pills during a cycle, you might be at higher risk of unintended pregnancy during that cycle. (MayoClinic.com)
In addition, the city should support the state's Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act under which pharmacists and doctors cooperate in dispensing emergency contraception directly to women under 18, it said. New York auto show. (Newsday -- New York City)
"We continue to focus on unintended pregnancy, but we're neglecting to give young people the tools to ensure their long-term sexual health," she said. Ms. Capperauld said that oral contraceptives (commonly referred to as the Pill) remain the birth control of choice among teenage girls and that they and their partners are neglecting to use condoms to protect themselves from infections. (Globe and Mail)
ACLU Director Steven Brown in typical form pontificated: "Its (the education department) failure to (review the curriculum) puts teens at risk for unintended pregnancy and undermines the state s non-discrimination protections for gay and lesbian students." The ACLU pointed out that the curriculum was filled with misinformation, sexist stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes towards gay and lesbian families. Even though the curriculum has been revised, the ACLU still objects. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Any unintended pregnancy is at an increased risk of problems. As coordinator of the Open Door, Barnett and other public health nurses and volunteer health care workers see about a dozen patients the first and third Tuesday of every month. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Authoritative studies also show that the chances of an unintended pregnancy while using a condom are not 1 in 6, Santelli wrote, but about 2 percent over the course of a year if condoms are used correctly every time. And condoms break or slip off less than 4 percent of the time, not 15 percent, Santelli wrote. (Washington Post)
Advance access to emergency contraception does not prevent unintended pregnancy at a population level, a new review has found ... She said: "Women deserve the chance to protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and EC is a safe, effective way to do that.". (Channel 4 News)
The "morning after pill" may be a good option for individual women in crisis, but advance access to emergency contraception is no antidote for the national problem of unintended pregnancy ... "We had expected that easier access to emergency contraception could help women use the pills more quickly when they needed them, and that in turn -- since EC is a time-relevant medication -- this could help women avoid unintended pregnancy," said lead reviewer Chelsea Polis ... "Our review is really about... (Science Daily)
The costs of unintended pregnancy ... "We're preparing for careers and grad school and the last thing we should have to worry about is unintended pregnancy." ... "The cost of unintended pregnancy and abortion far outweighs the cost of contraception, so the idea that this [legislation] is really going to do much the fix the federal deficit is laughable.". (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
A new German study, however, has found that, when practiced correctly, a method of periodic abstinence known as the sympto-thermal method (STM) leads to an unintended pregnancy rate of only 0. 6 percent annually. (Scientific American)
We know theres a problem because two-thirds of the hospitals in the state do not guarantee rape victims access to a way to prevent an unintended pregnancy, Finger said. Emergency contraception, or EC, is a highly concentrated birth control pill that can prevent a pregnancy when taken within about two days of a sexual encounter. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
In the era of HIV/AIDS we re not just talking about preventing unintended pregnancy, we re talking about educating our young people to help save their lives. Becky Dockter. (Helena Independent Record)
"We clearly recognize it's cheaper than an unintended pregnancy, but may be beyond reach of someone on a limited income," she said. Most drug plans don't cover over-the-counter emergency contraception purchases, Partika said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The natural method produced an unintended pregnancy rate of 0 ... The rates of unintended pregnancy were. (MedPage Today)
The physical risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, HIV or unintended pregnancy is much greater while under the influence. Alcohol and predatory drugs. (The Seahawk, NC)
Out of the women who documented their sexual behaviour and abstained from sex during their fertile period (perfect use) the unintended pregnancy rate was 0. 4 per 100 women and 13 cycles [2], and 0. (EurekAlert!)
MTV partnered with the Kaiser Family Foundation to educate young people about making informed choices on HIV/AIDS, other STDs and unintended pregnancy. Think Moments During certain scenes in MTV shows, a think icon appears on screen to direct viewers to think. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
It supports comprehensive sex education, which teaches abstinence as the best method for avoiding STIs and unintended pregnancy. It also teaches about condoms and contraception; interpersonal and. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
He said: "Our policy has always been that safe sex, using reliable contraception on a regular basis, is the best way for women to protect against unintended pregnancy. "We are working hard to reduce the demand for abortions and have undertaken an audit to identify gaps in service provision. " The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children said easier access to birth control drugs and devices was not the solution, and said such measures had failed to contain the rising number of abortions.... (BBC News -- Health)
"I find it very disingenuous of these legislators to feel the most important thing they will do is to tackle this abortion law when they're doing nothing to prevent unintended pregnancy," she said. Utah's lawmakers believe sex education should occur at the home. (Deseret News)
This, after all, is the same man who sought to ban the sale of emergency contraception -- one of the most effective ways to prevent unintended pregnancy (and resulting abortions) in the case of failed contraception or forced sex -- on Virginia college campuses a few years ago. My experience interacting with those who claim to be pro-life has had some striking similarities to the way that Marshall goes about changing the sexual culture of America. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Planned Parenthood chose the anniversary as a chance to urge both supporters and opponents of the decision to focus on developing a prevention-first health care agenda that would reduce unintended pregnancy and the need for abortion. But at the corner of Main and Townsend, pro-life supporters were alone in marking the case s anniversary. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
At current rates, about one-half of all American women will experience an unintended pregnancy and about one-third of those will have one or more abortions during their lives. Pro-lifers, of course, believe that abortions are much too common. (Winona Daily News, MN)
But predictions that easier access to EC would produce "a direct, substantial impact ... may have been overly optimistic," they wrote, calling for more research "to explain this finding." "To date, no study has shown that increased access to this method reduces unintended pregnancy or abortion rates," the authors concluded, adding that while some of the 23 studies taken individually have deficiencies, "the consistency of their primary findings is hard to ignore." The benefits of widespread use... (Washington Times)
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