Guidance for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Researchers
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ABOUT THIS RESEARCH BRIEF This ASPE Research Brief was written by Brian Goesling of Mathematica Policy Research as part of an ongoing systematic review of the teen pregnancy prevention literature. Since 2009, Mathematica and its partner, Child Trends, have conducted the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review under contract with HHS. The review aims to identify, assess, and rate the rigor of program impact studies on teen pregnancy and STI prevention programs. The review findings are available online at tppevidencereview.aspe.hhs.gov
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