Making Teen Pregnancy Prevention Work Better for All Teens
Adaptations and Impacts Understanding Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
This project looks at how to adjust teen pregnancy prevention efforts so they can help more young people in different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11195525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Teen pregnancies continue to be a concern, especially in certain communities, and while we have good prevention programs, they often need to be changed to fit local needs or different groups of teens. This work gathers information from many existing prevention programs that have reached over 17,000 young people across Indiana. We want to understand how these programs are adapted for different situations, like rural areas, specific populations, or virtual settings. The goal is to learn what changes are made, how those changes affect teens' knowledge and choices, and how communities decide what adaptations are needed, ultimately creating a helpful guide for future prevention efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding and improving programs for adolescents, particularly those in communities affected by health disparities related to teen pregnancy.
Not a fit: Individuals not involved in or impacted by teen pregnancy prevention programs would not directly benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and adaptable teen pregnancy prevention programs that better serve diverse communities and young people.
How similar studies have performed: Initial evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs have shown success, but understanding how to effectively adapt them for different contexts is a less explored area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ott, Mary a. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Ott, Mary a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.