Do Abstinence-Only Programs Delay the Initiation of Sex Among Young People and Reduce Teen Pregnancy?
Abstract: Many programs are designed specifically to delay teen pregnancy by promoting abstinence as the only best practice. This report takes a look at 10 studies that claimed abstinence-only education delayed the initiation of sexual activity in the participants. For each program studied, the program’s name and explanation of how the program works is provided. Author(s): Douglas Kirby, Ph.D.