What Does Peer-Reviewed Research Reveal About the Effectiveness of Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage

question 8

Multiple Choice

What does peer-reviewed research reveal about the effectiveness of abstinence-only-until-marriage programs?

• A) Sexual activity initiation is delayed with abstinence-only-until-marriage programs.
• B) Sexual activity initiation is not delayed with abstinence-only-until-marriage programs.
• C) Abstinence-only-until-marriage programs teach about safer sex practices.
• D) Abstinence-only-until-marriage programs reduce the frequency of sexual activity.

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