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Pregnancy Intention: How PRAMS Data Can Inform Programs and Policy

Melvin, Cathy L., Rogers, Mary, Gilbert, Brenda Colley, Lipscomb, Leslie, Lorenz, Richard, Ronck, Steven, Casey, Sherilynn·2000·Maternal and Child Health Journal
DOI 10.1023/a:1009579615114
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Background In most states, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is the only source for state-specific, population-based data on the prevalence of unintended pregnancy among women having a live birth. These data can be used in a variety of ways to inform state policies and programs aimed at the prevention of unintended pregnancy. Objectives This paper highlights the programmatic and policy development activities undertaken by three states in relation to unintended pregnancy as well as the role that PRAMS data played in those efforts. Results Georgia, Oklahoma, and Washington have used PRAMS data to gain support for program initiatives directed at unintended pregnancy, to promote policies aimed at either monitoring or reducing unintended pregnancy, and to acquire additional funds for related programs, such as family planning.

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Authors
Melvin, C. L., Rogers, M., Gilbert, B. C., Lipscomb, L., Lorenz, R., Ronck, S., & Casey, S.
Affiliations
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
  • Oklahoma State Department of Health (US)
  • Washington State Department of Health (US)
Corresponding author
Melvin, Cathy L.
ORCID
Venue
Maternal and Child Health Journal
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2000-09
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
197-201
ISSN
  • 1092-7875 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6628
DOI
10.1023/a:1009579615114
OpenAlex
W2578361877
Cited by
12
References
0
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • Maternal and Child Health Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Reproductive Health and Technologies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Keywords
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, unintended pregnancy, pregnancy intention, unintended pregnancy prevention, family planning, state health policy, program development, Georgia, Oklahoma, Washington
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Education, Family Planning Services, Female, Georgia, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Oklahoma, Pregnancy, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Surveys and Questionnaires, Washington

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Melvin, C. L., Rogers, M., Gilbert, B. C., Lipscomb, L., Lorenz, R., Ronck, S., & Casey, S. (2000). Pregnancy Intention: How PRAMS Data Can Inform Programs and Policy. Maternal and Child Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1023/a%3A1009579615114