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Does Watching Sex on Television Influence Teens’ Sexual Activity? — Oct 20, 2009

Two recent studies led by RAND Health behavioral scientist Rebecca Collins examined the impact of TV sex on teenagers’ sexual beliefs and activities.

Exposure to Sex on TV May Increase the Chance of Teen Pregnancy — Nov 3, 2008

Offers some practical implications based on the first study to demonstrate a link between exposure to sexual content on TV and subsequently becoming pregnant or being responsible for a pregnancy before the age of 20.

The Unmet Need for Contraception in Developing Countries — Jan 1, 1998

Millions of women in developing countries who would prefer to postpone or avoid pregnancy do not use contraceptives. These women have an "unmet need" for contraception.

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Sydne Newberry

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Sydne Newberry

Sydne Newberry is a communications analyst with RAND Health and the medical editor for the Southern CA Evidence-based Practice Center. She has also served as a literature reviewer for evidence reviews in the areas of nutrition, endocrinology, and military health. She joined RAND in 2000, prior…

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