Evaluation of Wyman's Teen Outreach Program in Florida: findings from the replication of an evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program : final impact report for Florida Department of Health
- Author(s):
- Daley, Ellen, author Buhi, Eric, author
- Contributor(s):
- University of South Florida. College of Public Health, issuing body. Florida. Department of Health, sponsoring body.
- Publication:
- [Tampa, Florida] : University of South Florida, College of Public Health, August 10, 2015
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Text
- Subject(s):
- Pregnancy in Adolescence -- prevention & control Program Evaluation Florida
- Abstract:
- Florida, the 3rd most populous state in the United States, ranks poorly on most adolescent education and health indicators. Compared with other states, Florida ranked 25th (50th being the worst) in adolescents (16 to 19 years) not going to school and not working ("drop-outs") and 45th in public high school graduation rates in 2009. In 2010, Florida ranked 31st for adolescent (15 to 19 years) live birth rates, 30th for rates of infection with Chlamydia, 34th for rates of infection with Gonorrhea, and 35th for rates of infection with Syphilis. Additionally, Florida had the 3rd highest adolescent (15 to 19 years) HIV diagnosis rate in the nation. One contributor to these poor outcomes is the extent to which Florida's substantial number of non-metropolitan geographic areas are medically underserved. Designed to promote healthy choices, reduce teen pregnancy and increase school success, TOP models an asset-based approach by helping youth develop positive skills, attitudes, and knowledge related to school, problem solving, community engagement, goal setting, and social relationships. This report will contribute to evidence on the program's effectiveness by outlining implementation as well as impact findings (Section IV) and reviewing their implications.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain (More information)
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (1 PDF file (62 pages))
- Illustrations:
- Illustrations
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101697782 (See catalog record)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101697782