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Sexual Activity Abstinence Program My Feasibility Study

Deanna D. Earle English 212: Technical Writing Instructor: Krista Soria July 24, 2013. Sexual Activity Abstinence Program My Feasibility Study . Overview. Introduction Criteria Methods Results Conclusions Recommendations. Introduction.

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Sexual Activity Abstinence Program My Feasibility Study

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  1. Deanna D. EarleEnglish 212: Technical Writing Instructor: Krista SoriaJuly 24, 2013 Sexual Activity Abstinence ProgramMy Feasibility Study

  2. Overview • Introduction • Criteria • Methods • Results • Conclusions • Recommendations

  3. Introduction • feasible for making sexual activity abstinence education programs a requirement in high school instead of the traditional Sex education class. • Research the need for the sexual activity abstinence education program and the statistics on other current abstinence programs

  4. Introduction • Research the affects of early sexual activity within teens in high school • Identify the positive and negative affects on having the program enforced • Identify if the program has been successful with teens in other states.

  5. Criteria for Feasibility • Would Alaska high school student’s benefits from a sexual activity abstinence program? • Have other schools been successful in implementing a sexual activity abstinence program? • Are there advantages for students who are enrolled in this program while in high school? • Have other schools been successful in implementing a sexual activity abstinence program? • Are there advantages for students who are enrolled in this program while in high school?

  6. Methods • distributed the surveys to 20 fellow UAA students • analyzed the data from the surveys and prepared graphics with statistical information • reviewed the abstinence program called Respect Incorporated featuring Collen Kelly Mast, M.S., D.H.L. • reviewed the excerpts from the abstinence survival kit to get help on the steps needed to get this program approved in high schools in Alaska • reviewed effective statistics on Web MD pertaining to sexual activity abstinence programs versus sexual education programs

  7. Teen Problems • Sexually intercourse between teens is leading to earlier pregnancies, STDs, psychological and emotional injuries, and even babies being born out of wedlock • Two-thirds of all STDs occur in people who are 25 years of age or younger. Each year, 3 million teens contract an STD; overall, one-fourth of sexually active teens have been afflicted Kirby • Today, one child in three is born out of wedlock. Only 14 percent of these births occur to women under the age of 18

  8. Needs for Abstinence Program • Abstinence programs will help reduce STDs in our teens, childbearing out of wedlock, and help our teen’s well being for now and in the future. • These programs will give young adults a feeling responsibility, pride and commitment. • With programs so useful they should become essential in schools across the globe to give them a chance to make their own decision. • These programs will help teens feel better about making the decision of staying abstinent and have other teens around them to help them stay committed

  9. Should high schools offer a sexual abstinence program? According to the questionnaire Results, 75% of respondents agree that high schools should offer a sexual abstinence program. Primary Research

  10. Figure 2. What would be the benefits of offering a sexual activity abstinence program in high school? According to the questionnaire results, 13 out of19 respondents agree that all the benefits listed above would be beneficial to students in a sexual activity abstinence program Primary Research

  11. Should a sexual activity abstinence program be required or an option? According to the questionnaire results, 11 out 22 respondents thought that the program should be a requirement; the other 5 out of 22 respondents thought it should be an option while the last 5 out of 22 respondents don’t agree with the program. Primary Research

  12. Sexual Activity Abstinence Program • In recent years abstinence programs are starting to emerge and studies are proving effective with these programs for these young adults. • "abstinence pledge" programs are dramatically effective in reducing sexual activity among teenagers in grades 7 through 12. • Abstinence programs will help reduce STDs in our teens, childbearing out of wedlock, and help our teen’s well being for now and in the future. • These programs will help teens feel better about making the decision of staying abstinent and have other teens around them to help them stay committed.

  13. Conclusions • The data from the surveys indicate that UAA students interested in sexual activity abstinence programs whether they currently have children that are high school • Research exists and proves that these programs are successful and have even higher success rates if bundled in a Catholic or Christian setting. • Educators can and will be educated well on course materials, presentations, retreats and training if approved

  14. Recommendation • I recommend that the state of Alaska conduct further research. • More public influences are recommended • A larger and more detailed study is conducted

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