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Unplanned Pregnancy: Key Barrier to Student Success

Unplanned Pregnancy: Key Barrier to Student Success. Andrea Kane National Council on Student Development October 25, 2010. 1. About the National Campaign Data on Unplanned Pregnancy and It’s Connection to Student Success Activities and Insights To Date What Can You Do?. 2.

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Unplanned Pregnancy: Key Barrier to Student Success

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  1. Unplanned Pregnancy: Key Barrier to Student Success Andrea Kane National Council on Student Development October 25, 2010 1

  2. About the National Campaign Data on Unplanned Pregnancy and It’s Connection to Student Success Activities and Insights To Date What Can You Do? 2

  3. The Campaign’s Mission Our goal is to is to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families and, in particular, to help ensure that children are born into stable, two-parent families who are committed to and ready for the demanding task of raising the next generation. Our strategy is to help prevent teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy among single, young adults. 3

  4. Our Strategy Research Influence cultural values and messages Unusual Partners Teen and Young Adult Voices Strengthen state & local programs Openness & Bipartisanship 4

  5. Teen Pregnancy • Progress with teen pregnancy • Teen pregnancy/birth rates down more than one-third since early 90’s. • Progress is widespread: all 50 states, all ethnic/racial groups • But there is still much work to be done… • 3 in 10 • 52% • 5% • 2/3 5

  6. It’s Not Just Teens • Almost 90% of 18-29 year olds say it is important to avoid pregnancy right now. • 1.1 million unplanned pregnancies to unmarried women in their 20s. • 72% of unplanned pregnancies to unmarried 20-somethings are to women who have been pregnant before. • Trends are flat or getting worse. 6

  7. Why Does it Matter? • Retention: 61% of women who have children after enrolling in community colleges don’t finish their education, which is 65% higher than the rate for those who didn’t have children. • Achievement: Increased emotional and financial stress, which can impede academic performance. • Costs: Colleges have additional operating costs for child care and related support services. 7

  8. Why Does it Matter? To view video shown in session, go to http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/video/cc-video.aspx

  9. Back Off Baby Montgomery College is involved in a study of sexual choice-making among students regarding the issue of unplanned pregnancy and its impact on: their personal and educational goals, their sexual relationships, and on determining a future for their children. This poster was designed by Montgomery College student Jackie Imirie as part of a graphic design class assignment to create PSAs on the topic of unplanned pregnancy. 9

  10. What’s Happening on Community College Campuses? • Nearly half of community college students have ever been or have gotten someone pregnant • Only 2 out of 10 students at 2-year institutions report getting information on pregnancy planning and prevention from their schools • Two-thirds of community college students report having sex in the last 30 days, and less than a quarter report consistent condom use. 10

  11. What do 20-Somethings Say? “If it happens, it happens.” “Planning is for people who are financially stable.” “I don’t want a baby, but we’re not using condoms…” 11

  12. The Fog Zone • Intentions don’t match behavior • Although the overwhelming majority of young adults surveyed do not want to get pregnant /get someone pregnant at this time in their lives, 24% use contraception inconsistently and 19% don’t use any contraception at all. • Among those who said it is very important to avoid pregnancy right now, 1/3 say it is likely they will have unprotected sex in the near future. 12

  13. The Fog Zone • Knowledge gaps • 30% say they know little or nothing about condoms • 63% say they know little or nothing about birth control pills • Myths and misinformation • Among those who have relied on birth control pills, nearly half (44%) incorrectly believe you should take a break from the pill every few years 13

  14. The Fog Zone • Fear of side effects • More than ¼ of unmarried young women believe it is extremely or quite likely that using a hormonal method of birth control will lead to a serious problem like cancer • Underestimating effectiveness • 42% of men and 40% of women believe the chance of getting pregnant within a year while using birth control pills is at least 50%. 14

  15. The Changing 20s “Now young people face a social frontier of their own. They hit puberty around 13 and many don’t get married until they are past 30. That’s two decades of coupling, uncoupling, hooking up, relationships and shopping around. This period isn’t a transition anymore. It’s a sprawling life stage and nobody knows the rules.” David Brooks 15

  16. “Old” Sequence 16

  17. New “Sequence” 17

  18. National Campaign Resources • Fact Sheets on Unplanned Pregnancy and Community Colleges • DVD and Discussion Guides • Getting Started guide • Research on young adult attitudes, knowledge and behavior: The Fog Zone, The Odyssey Years • Community college portal: www.thenationalcampaign.org/communitycolleges • Bedsider: www.bedsider.org 18

  19. Partnerships/Grants • Delaware Technical and Community College, Montgomery College, University of Wisconsin Colleges • American Association of Community Colleges – Make It Personal: College Completion, grants to: Chattahoochee Tech, Hennepin Technical Community College, Mesa Community College 19

  20. Partnership with NCSD • Survey • 100% agree that unintended pregnancy makes it harder for students to successfully complete their schooling • 89% agree that college students need medically accurate education & information about preventing unplanned pregnancy and STIs. • Making Smart Decisions modules www.thenationalcampaign.org/communitycolleges/makingsmartdecisions/ 20

  21. Do Students Know It All? Do You? • Birth Control IQ Quiz • This wide-ranging survey quizzed 2,282 single women and men ages 18 to 29 about their knowledge of contraception and pregnancy. • Women scored 54% • Men scored 43% 21

  22. What’s Your Birth Control IQ? • Among couples who have sex regularly, what percent will get pregnant within one year if they use no birth control at all? A. 15%B. 33%C. 60%D. 85%E. 97% 22

  23. What’s Your Birth Control IQ? • Which type of birth control can women ages 17 and older get without going to a doctor or clinic? A. Emergency contraceptionB. DiaphragmC. The patchD. None of the above 23

  24. What’s Your Birth Control IQ? • True or false: A woman with a regular 28-day cycle is most likely to get pregnant about two weeks after the first day of her period. A. TrueB. False 24

  25. What’s Your Birth Control IQ? • True or false: An IUD (intrauterine device) can only be used by women who have already given birth. A. TrueB. False 25

  26. What Can You Do? • Make preventing unplanned pregnancy part of your retention/completion strategy • Use Making Smart Decisions in classrooms • Incorporate into online orientation • Stay tuned for curricular content and service learning ideas • Let students know about Bedsider and community resources 26

  27. Stay in touch For more information: Andrea Kane akane@thenc.org or (202) 478-8554 Visit our website www.TheNationalCampaign.org Sign up for e-grams and community colleges updates 27 27

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