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1) Zelnik, Melvin and Kim, Young J. Sex Education and Its Association with Teenage Sexual Activity, Pregnancy and Contraceptive Use. Family Planning Perspective, Vol. 14, No. 3 (May- Jun., 1982), pp. 117-126. Available online <http://www.jstor.org/stable/2134709>.

1) Zelnik, Melvin and Kim, Young J. Sex Education and Its Association with Teenage Sexual Activity, Pregnancy and Contraceptive Use. Family Planning Perspective, Vol. 14, No. 3 (May- Jun., 1982), pp. 117-126. Available online <http://www.jstor.org/stable/2134709>.	Zelnik and Kim present a number of important surveys in this article dealing with both males and females ranging from 15-19. The surveys are as follows: percentage of men and women who had recieved sex education, percentage who had received instruction on contraceptive methods, percentage who had had sexual intercourse based on whether they had received sex education or not, percentage of women to get pregnant before marriage based on whether they had had sex education or not, percentage who had used contraceptive at their sexual debut, and finally percentage who had every used some form of contraceptive based on whether or not sex education had been received. Although all of these surveys are extremely relevant, they are from the late 1970s, and so not quite as significant. Zelnik and Kim also present and discuss the relevant results of their surveys, illustrating that those with sex education are more likely to use contraceptives and are less likely to become pregnant before marriage. They also conclude that sex education has no affect on when teens decide to have sex. This are extremely important data that demonstrates the importance of sex education in general.
Datta et al present important information about the prevalence of Chlamydia among people 14 to 39. Their information is also from 1999-2002 which is relatively current, making it relevant information. The most important points include, that among 6,632 participants 2.2% were infected with Chlamydia. Another significant result was the high prevalence of Chlamydia among sexually active girls from 14-19. This was found to be over 10%. Datta et al also bring up the important point that STI's often occur among those with limited access to health care and screening. Datta et al also emphasizes the fact that many cases are asymptomatic. This article illustrates critical data and analysis of the problem of Chlamydia in the US.	2) Datta SD, Sternberg M, Johnson RE, et al. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia in the United States Among Persons 14 to 39 Years of Age. Ann Intern Med, 2007. 147: 89-97.
3) Hoyt, Robert G. Abstinence Anyone. Commonwealth. 2001. 5-6.	Hoyt emphazises the importance of abstinence education, while at the same time presenting both arguements behind comprehensive and abstinence based sex education programs. Hoyt puts a lot of weight in the fact that virginity pledges cause girls to have sex at an older age, yet he also briefly emphasizes the fact that those that do take the pledge are less likely to use contraceptives when they do have sex. Hoyt does mention that a mixture between comprehensive and abstinence based programs might be best, but then ends with the arguement that abstinence must always be the base line of sex education. This is an interesting arcticle that attempts to show both sides, but clearly shows a preference for abstinence based education.
Collins et al. covers a wide range of topics related to Abstinence vs. Comprehensive sex education Programs. The paper starts by defining both Abstinence and Comprehensive programs according to the US government. It goes on to illustrate the costs of unprotected sex among young people such as pregnancy and the spread of STI's such as HIV. It also presents data on what parents really want for their children in terms of sex education. Appropriately it then compares demonstrates that government funding is actually almost entirely behind abstinence only education which is opposite of what the majority of parents really want. The article then goes on to discuss the research that has been done on both Abstinence and Comprehensive programs. Collins et al. illustrates in this section that Comprehenisve programs in reality lead to higher condom usage and lower pregnancy rates, while not encouraging earlier sexual debut. Another important point this article brings up is that appropriate education is badly needed for young people at higher risk of contracting STI's, such as homosexual's and IVDs. The article then compares arguments for abstinence only programs, for example that morals and strict sexual standards are the only way to prevent the spread of STIs, vs. arguements for comprehensive programs such as the fact that those who have had sex education are more likely to feel more confident and able to protect themselves when facing sex. The article ends with a discussion and conclusion that Comprehensive sex education should be supported.	4) Collins, Chris M.P.P. Alagiri, Priya J.D. Summers Todd. Abstinence Only vs. Comprehensive Sex Education: What are the Arguements? AIDS Research Institute University of California, San Francisco. Policy Monograph Series, 2002: 1-21.
5) CDC Fact Sheet Chlamydia.	The CDC Fact Sheet provides a comprehensive explanation of the Chlamydia. It discusses what Chlamydia is, specifically a curable bacterium. It explains the how it is transmitted and what protective methods are available. It also brings up the important point that chlamydia is generally asymptomatic and therefore hard to control in the population. This is a great source for basic informatio about Chlamydia.
Stover's article illustrates both the arguements for abstinence based and comprehensive education. Yet, by the end of the article it is clear that Stover is an advocate of comprehensive education. He brings up several points against abstinance based sex education, for example the fact that there is a major lack of research on whether abstinence education really works. Stover also points out that those that have comprehensive education are much more likely to use protection during sexual encounters. Stover then brings up the fact that the national government currently funds 206 million annually for abstinence based sex education, with very little evidence that it is effective. This is a well written current article that illustrates the illogical funding of abstinance programs and the need for succesful compromises between the abstinence and comprehensive groups.	6) Stover, Del. Should We Be Teaching Sex Education or Sexual Abstinance? American School Board Journal. 2007: 41-48.
7) Kirby, Douglas. Ph.D. Emerging Answers: Research Findings on Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. 2001: 1-19.	Douglas's paper focuses on several main points. Douglas first emphasizes that the rate of teen pregnancy has decreased, but it is still a much bigger problem in the US than it is in other countries such as the UK. Douglas also illustrates that comprehensive sex education does not encourage earlier sex, that comprehesive sex education does increase the use of condoms, and that non-sex related factors also play a major role in teens predisposition for contracting STIs or becoming pregnant. For example, involvement in school, or a close relationship with parents are also factors that help reduce the risk of teen pregnancies. Douglas illustrates that the research on Abstinence programs very limited, yet the US government puts most of its money into these programs. This paper is a very credible source that advocates more comprehensive sex education programs.
Altman gives a brief but well informed explanation that Chlamydia is on the rise in young people today. He presents the arguement that this could be because of more mandatory testing, but emphasizes the fact that this does not mean Chlamydia is not still a problem. He points out that the disease affects the African American population disproportionally, and states that this may be because of limited access to health care. He also points out that Chlamydia is asymptomatic in many and so can be spread easily. Altman explains that Chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which in turn can lead to infertility. This article is a very blunt well written current article that will be useful for making my video that encourages people to protect themselves.	8) Altman, Lawrence K. Sex Diseases Still Rising; Chlamydia is Leader. The New York Times. 2007.
9) Rector, Robert E. The Effectiveness of Abstinence Education Programs in Reducing Sexual Activity Among Youth. The Heritage Foundation: Abstinence. 2002:1-3.	In this article Rector advocates Abstinence based sex education programs. It runs through many different Abstinence programs describing the goals of each, and the target audience. For virtually all of them it states that teens who have been exposed to the program have sex later than those who do not. Rector also emphasizes that premarital sex leads to drug use, pregnancy, and depression and discontent. Rector states that premarital sex and pregnancy mostly occurs among people over the age of 20. Rector explains that people who have children before marriage are unable to form healthy and long term relationships.
This article illustrates the growing trend of purity balls. Banerjee writes about one ball in particular in Colorado Springs in which fathers bring their daughters and make a pledge to protect their daughters purity. Banerjee illustrates both the potential negatives and positives of a such a ball. Banerjee talks about how the purity ball encourages fidelity in fathers and promotes a healthy father daughter relationship. Yet Banerjee also points out that pledge balls such as this do not prevent young girls from having sex, and statistically such girls who participate in pledge balls are less likely to use protection like condoms when they do have their sexual debut. This is a great article that shows both the benefits and disadvantages to a culture that promotes abstinence.	10) Banerjee, Neela. Dancing the Night Away, With a Higher Purpose. New York Times, 2008.
11) Chlamydia infection. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydia_infection>.	This article gives a comprehensive overview Chlamydia. It gives information about the bacteria itself as well as its prevalence in the human population. The article illustrates that as well as genital infections that can cause infertility Chlamydia can also cause blindness spread from mother to child as well as person to person. The article also discusses diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics. This article gives an unbiased factual discussion of Chlamydia. It will be very helpful for my paper.
This source gives a detailed overview of the effectiveness of condoms in preventing STI's and pregnancy. It also illustrates reasons for condom failure such as slippage, incorrect use, breakage, and sabotage. This is a very good source of information on condoms.	12) Condom. Wikipedia, the free encylcopedia. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condom#In_preventing_pregnancy>
13) Durex Global Sex Survey. 2005. <http://www.durex.com/cm/gss2005Content.asp?intQid=941&intMenuOpen=>.	This gives some great statistics about sex and sexual activity. Such as at what age to most people first have sex, and at what age did they have their first sex education.
This article points out all the errors and misinformation of Abstinence only sex education programs. It covers condoms, STI's, and religion, three topics that are very useful for my paper. It is also an official document from the House of Representatives	14) Waxman, Henry A. "The Content of Federally Funded Abstinence-Only Sex Education Programs." United States House of Representatives. Committee on Governmet Reform -- Minority Staff, Special Investigations Division. 2004.