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Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs

Congressional Testimony

Among the efforts of the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies, the agency provides funding to states and organizations that offer abstinence-until-marriage education. This testimony discusses efforts by: (1) HHS and the states to assess the scientific accuracy of materials used in abstinence-until-marriage education programs; and (2) HHS, the states, and researchers to asses the effectiveness of abstinence-until-marriage education programs. Also discusses a Public Health Service Act requirement regarding medically accurate information about condom effectiveness. Illustrations.

Congressional Testimony Marcia Crosse. behaviors related to abstinence and
sex.17 Like ASPE, CDC has made its own effort to assess the effectiveness of
abstinence-until-marriage education by sponsoring a study to evaluate the
effectiveness of two middle school curricula—one that complies with abstinence-
until- marriage education program requirements and one that teaches a
combination of abstinence and contraceptive information and skills. The agency
expects to complete ...