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programmes including abstinence messages only seem to be effective if messages about contraceptive services and other practical issues are included. Trivedi D et al. 2007 Teenage pregnancy and parenthood (update of Swann et al. 2003) HDA Children & young adults Teenage pregnancy rate & outcomes of teenage pregnancy In this update (of et al 2003) little new evidence found, and most findings overlapped with the first briefing. However, one recent review evaluated research relating to policy initiatives to tackle social exclusion associated with unintended teenage pregnancy and parenthood. This review contributes a new focus within the context of social disadvantage and exclusion (Harden et al 2006) see 6. above Five (category 1 and 2) reviews evaluated the effect of interventions such as school-based programmes, access for youth services, counselling and skills-based education, and programmes among those who are socially disadvantaged on teenage pregnancy, sexual risk behaviour, access to services, and contraceptive use and knowledge. Elements of the intervention are funded for national but is dependent on local components which are variable C. There is some evidence supporting the use of this intervention but it is not conclusive NICE, 2007 STI/teenage conception prevention (one to one interventions) Reduce transmission of HIV and STIs; reduce prevalence of undiagnosed HIV and STIs; reduce stigma associated with Summary of the recommendations (refer to full guidance for detail): STIs The recommendations in this guidance are based on three reviews of effectiveness and their evidence statements – refer to the Full guideline and NICE website for details. status is unknown A. This intervention is supported by good evidence of its effectiveness and is recommended for use in the UK
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