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Vermont Child Health Improvement Program. 2011. Practice toolkit for improving prenatal care. [Burlington, VT]: Vermont Child Health Improvement Program, University of Vermont Department of Pediatrics, var. pp.

Annotation: This toolkit, for health care professionals in Vermont, provides evidence-based care topics for improving the health and prenatal care of pregnant women. It describes the Improving Prenatal Care in Vermont (IPCV) project and identifies "best practice" prenatal guidelines and assists obstetric service providers in incorporating these guidelines in to their office systems. Topics include practice assessment, patient satisfaction, tobacco cessation, nutrition, breastfeeding readiness, gestational diabetes, psychosocial/behavioral, substance abuse, intimate partner violence, depression, preterm labor, infectious disease, environmental exposure, and genetic screening. This is a companion document to the "State Guide for Improving Prenatal Care".

Contact: Vermont Child Health Improvement Program, University of Vermont College of Medicine, St. Josephs 7, UHC Campus, One South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401, Telephone: (802) 656-8210 Fax: (802) 656-8368 Web Site: http://www.med.uvm.edu/vchip Available from the website.

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Keywords: Genetic screening, Guidelines, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Prenatal care, Prenatal education, Resources for professionals, Sexually transmitted diseases, State programs, Vermont

Gonzales MT. 2011. Cost recovery and cost reduction strategies for providing reproductive health services in school-based health centers. [Denver, CO]: Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care, 9 pp.

Annotation: This paper examines cost-recovery and cost-reduction strategies and provides recommendations to increase the availability of reproductive health services (sexuality education, behavioral risk assessment, counseling, pregnancy testing, contraception or referral for contraception, and the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infection) in Colorado school-based health centers.

Contact: Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care, 1801 Wiliams Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80218, Telephone: (303) 399-6380 Fax: (303) 350-4296 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.casbhc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Colorado, Contraception, Costs, Counseling, Diagnosis, Pregnancy tests, Referrals, Reproductive health, Risk factors, School health services, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, State programs, Treatment

Workowski KA, Berman S. 2010. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2010. MMWR Recommendations and Reports 59(RR-12):1-110,

Annotation: This issue of the "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" provides guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Included in these updated guidelines is new information regarding (1) the expanded diagnostic evaluation for cervicitis and trichomoniasis; (2) new treatment recommendations for bacterial vaginosis and genital warts; (3) the clinical efficacy of azithromycin for chlamydial infections in pregnancy; (4) the role of Mycoplasma genitalium and trichomoniasis in urethritis/cervicitis and treatment-related implications; (5) lymphogranuloma venereum proctocolitis among men who have sex with men; (6) the criteria for spinal fluid examination to evaluate for neurosyphilis; (7) the emergence of azithromycin-resistant Treponema pallidum; (8) the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae; (9) the sexual transmission of hepatitis C; (10) diagnostic evaluation after sexual assault; and (11) STD prevention approaches.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/forms/contact-us.html Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available from the website. Document Number: ISSN 0149-2195.

Keywords: Resources for professionals, Sexually transmitted diseases, Treatment

Guttmacher Institute. 2010. An overview of minors' consent laws. New York, NY: Guttmacher Institute, 2 pp. (State policies in brief)

Annotation: This document consists primary of a table that contains seven categories of state law that affect minors' right to receive medical care without parental consent. Highlights of the table are also presented in the following areas: contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection services, prenatal care, adoption, medical care for a child, and abortion.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Abortion, Access to health care, Adolescent health, Adolescent parents, Adoption, Child health, Contraceptive use, Health services, Informed consent, Parental consent, Prenatal care, Sexually transmitted diseases, State legislation

U.S. Office of Population Affairs. 2010. Reproductive health and Healthy People 2020. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Office of Population Affairs, 34 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights the 62 Healthy People 2020 objectives that the Department of Health and Human Service's Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion determined most directly address reproductive health. The objectives are divided into eight topic areas: access to health services; adolescent health; education and community-based programs; family planning; HIV; immunization and infectious diseases; maternal, infant, and child health; and sexually transmitted diseases.

Contact: U.S. Office of Population Affairs, , 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 700, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone: (204) 453-2800 Fax: (204) 453-2801 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hhs.gov/opa Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent health, Child health, Communicable diseases, Community programs, Disease prevention, Education, Family planning, HIV, Health promotion, Healthy People 2020, Immunization, Infant health, Reproductive health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women', s health

Singh S, Darroch JE, Ashford JE, Vlassoff M. 2009. Adding it up: The costs and benefits of investing in family planning and maternal and newborn health. New York, NY: Alan Guttmacher Institute, 40 pp.

Annotation: This report is intended to guide decision-makers and resource allocators at all levels -- local and national government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and nongovernmental organizations -- in making investments that would reap the greatest returns for individuals and societies. It presents analyses on the costs and benefits of investing in two key components of sexual and reproductive health care: family planning and maternal and newborn health services.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Benefits, Contraception use, Costs, Diagnosis, Health services, International health, Maternal health, Prevention, Public policy, Reproductive health, Resource allocation, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted diseases

Alletto MM, Fraser M, Ewig B. 2009. The power of prevention for mothers and children: The cost effectiveness of maternal and child health interventions. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 9 pp.

Annotation: This brief summarizes effective and efficient interventions provided by state maternal and child health (MCH) programs to improve the lives of mothers, children, and families, and that merit increased national investment. Topics include the Title V MCH Block Grant program; improving birth outcomes and maternal health; breastfeeding promotion; smoking cessation for pregnant women and mothers; newborn screening; ensuring childhood immunizations; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) for all children; early childhood programs; children's access to a medical home; preventing childhood injury; promoting adolescent health; adolescent pregnancy prevention and family planning services; and screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Breastfeeding promotion, Child health, Cost effectiveness, EPSDT, Families, Immunization, Injury prevention, Maternal health, Medical home, Neonatal screening, Pregnancy outcome, Pregnant women, Prevention services, Preventive health services, Sexually transmitted diseases, Smoking cessation, Smoking during pregnancy

Wood SF, Dor A, Gee RE, Harms A, Maurey DR, Rosenabum S, Tan E. 2009. Women's health and health care reform: The economic burden of disease in women. [Washington, DC]: George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and Jacob's Institute of Women's Health, 34 pp.

Annotation: This report identifies the prevalence, major health disparities, costs of care, and available preventive health care services in health care settings for women. The report outlines the economic underpinnings of disease and chronic conditions and the economic costs to the health care system and to the U.S. economy of chronic illness in women. The report presents the study methods and findings on chronic diseases and conditions as well as health behaviors and risks.

Contact: Jacobs Institute of Women's Health, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, 2021 K Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006, Telephone: (202) 994-4184 Fax: (202) 994-4040 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.jiwh.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Breast cancer, Cervical cancer, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Diabetes, HIV infection, Health behavior, Health care costs, Health services delivery, Mental health, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Prevention, Risk factors, Sexually transmitted diseases, Smoking, Women', s health

Ranji U, Salganicoff A, Stewart AM, Cox M, Doamekpor L. 2009. State Medicaid coverage of family planning services: Summary of state survey findings. Washington, DC: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 29 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights findings from the 2007/2008 State Survey of Reproductive Health Services Under Medicaid. The report presents state-by-state policies on coverage of key areas in reproductive health for women with low incomes, including contraception, preconception care, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, and coverage within special state Medicaid family planning programs.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Contraception, Family planning, Health services, Low income groups, Medicaid, Preconception care, Programs, Public policy, Reproductive health, Screening tests, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women', s health

Community Preventive Services Task Forcde. 2009. HIV, other STIs, and teen pregnancy: Group-based comprehensive risk reduction interventions for adolescents. Atlanta, GA: Community Preventive Services Task Force, multiple items

Annotation: This online resource presents the Community Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on group-based comprehensive risk reduction (CRR) interventions for adolescents to promote behaviors that prevent or reduce the risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections. The findings are based on a systematic review of 62 studies that evaluated CRR interventions delivered in school or community settings to groups of adolescents aged 10 to 19 years. The website offers links to supporting documents and relevant publications.

Contact: Community Preventive Services Task Force, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Community Guide Branch, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MSE69, Atlanta, GA 30329, Telephone: (404) 498-6595 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/task-force/community-preventive-services-task-force-members

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Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent health, Adolescent pregnancy prevention, Adolescents, HIV, Health behavior, Health education, Literature reviews, Prevention programs, Risk taking, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted diseases

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. 2008. Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy. [White Plains, NY]: March of Dimes, (Preconception risk reduction)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy. The fact sheet offers background information and information on the risks posed by such infections. Specific information is presented on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, bacterial vaginosis, trichonomoniasis, genital herpes, genital warts, and HIV. Information on how a woman can protect her infant from STIs is also presented. References are included.

Contact: March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, Telephone: (914) 997-4488 Secondary Telephone: Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com Available from the website.

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Keywords: Bacterial infections, Chlamydia infections, Gonorrhea, HIV, Herpes genitalis, Human papillomavirus, Infant health, Pregnancy, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women', s health

U.S. Government Accountability Office. 2008. Abstinence education: Assessing the accuracy and effectiveness of federally funded programs. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 22 pp.

Annotation: This report on the oversight of federally funded abstinence-until-marriage education programs discusses efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), states, and researchers (1) to assess the scientific accuracy of materials used in abstinence-until marriage education programs and (2) to assess the effectiveness of abstinence-until-marriage education programs. The report also provides background and discusses factors limiting the conclusions that can be drawn about the effectiveness of matierals, as well as the applicability to abstinence-until-marriage education programs of a federal statutory provision requiring that educational materials prepared by DHHS's grantees, among others, that are specifically designed to address sexually transmitted diseases, contain medically accurate information on the effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of condoms in preventing the diseases the materials are designed to address.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website. Document Number: GAO-08-664T.

Keywords: Abstinence, Condoms, Contraception, Educational materials, Federal programs, Legislation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Card JJ, Benner T. 2008. Model programs for adolescent sexual health: Evidence-based HIV, STI, and pregnancy prevention interventions. New York, NY: Springer, 394 pp.

Annotation: This book provides a directory of effective sexual education programs in the United States, all of which are aimed at a variety of age groups, and ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientations. Each program description contains the following: an abstract, program rationale and history, schedule, materials, a description of implementation steps, and an evaluation section. Sites of the programs include schools, community settings, and medical clinics.

Contact: Springer Publishing Company, 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Telephone: (877) 687-7476 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.springerpub.com/ Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 978-082613824-8.

Keywords: Sexuality education, Adolescents, Cultural beliefs, Ethnic groups, Homosexuality, Model programs, Prevention programs, Program descriptions, Sexual behavior, Sexually transmitted diseases

Ranji U. 2008. Reproductive health care for women: Coverage, access, and financing. [Menlo Park, CA]: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 18 slides (16 min 36 sec.)

Annotation: This narrated slide presentation discusses information and policy analysis about strategies related to prevention and screenings, contraception, emergency contraception, Medicaid, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, abortion, and infertility services. Additional topics include the Title X program, adolescent issues, and paying for maternity care. Powerpoint slides and a podcast under the alternate title Reproductive Health Policy may be downloaded from the Web site.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Abortion, Audiovisual materials, Family planning, Health care financing, Infertility, Medicaid, Pregnancy, Reproductive health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women', s health

National Association of County and City Health Officials. 2008. Building healthier communities: Local health department and school collaboration for adolescent HIV/STI prevention. Washington, DC: National Association of County and City Health Officials, 30 pp. (Compendium)

Annotation: This compendium contains summaries of 11 school-based adolescent HIV and sexually transmitted disease programs implemented by local health departments in a variety of jurisdictions across the country. Each entry includes demographic information and a summary of the community dynamics, program implementation, program outcomes, lessons learned, and future program plans. Contact information is also provided. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Association of County and City Health Officials, 1100 17th Street, N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 783-5550 Fax: (202) 783-1583 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.naccho.org Available from the website.

Keywords: , Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Communities, HIV, Prevention programs, School health programs, Sexually transmitted diseases

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health. 2008. The healthy woman: A complete guide for all ages. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, 518 pp.

Annotation: This book for consumers discusses risk factors for major diseases that affect women. Some of the topics include heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disease, blood disorders, and sexually transmitted infections. The book also explains (1) what happens to the body with various diseases, (2) tips for handling many diseases and health conditions, (3) how to stay healthy during key phases of a woman's life, such as pregnancy and menopause, (4) how to communicate with health professionals, (5) the screening tests and immunizations that women need, and (6) where to find additional reliable health information.

Contact: HathiTrust Digital Library, University of Michigan, Telephone: (734) 764-8016 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.hathitrust.org/digital_library Available from Hathitrust via participating libraries. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-16-077183-5.

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Keywords: Autoimmune diseases, Cancer, Stroke, Communication, Consumer education materials, Diabetes mellitus, Heart diseases, Immunization, Menopause, Pregnancy, Prevention, Risk factors, Screening, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women', s health

Alford, S. 2008. Science and success, second edition: Sex education and other programs that work to prevent teen pregnancy, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections. Washington, DC: Advocates for Youth, 112 pp.

Annotation: This document describes 26 programs found to be effective in reducing adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including those that are school-based, community-based, and clinic-based. It discusses the criteria for inclusion and major program effects.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Web Site: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, HIV, Model programs, Prevention, Programs, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Kirby D. 2007. Emerging answers 2007: Research findings on programs to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 199 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes research results on sexual risk behavior and its consequences. It identifies the particular types of adolescent sexual risk-taking behavior that affect pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It provides an overview of factors that influence sexual risk-taking and describes the programs and approaches that have reduced teen sexual risk-taking and pregnancy or STD. The closing chapters provide conclusions and advice on applying research results in communities. References are provided at the end of each chapter. Extensive tables throughout the report present research findings and program comparisons.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy = Power to Decide, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org $10.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-58671-070-2.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Community programs, Contraception, HIV, Pregnant adolescents, Prevention programs, Program descriptions, Program evaluation, Risk factors, Sexual behavior, Sexually transmitted diseases

Trenholm C, Devaney B, Fortson K, Quay L, Wheeler J, Clark M. 2007. Impacts of four Title V, Section 510 abstinence education programs: Final report. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research, 64 pp., plus appendices.

Annotation: This report presents the behavioral impact findings of four selected programs that received funding through Title V, Section 510 abstinence education grants. The report examines the impacts of these programs on adolescents' sexual abstinence, their risks of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and other behavioral outcomes. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following chapters: (1) introduction, (2) focal programs, (3) design and methods for the final impact evaluation, (4) impacts on sexual abstinence and teen risk behaviors, (5) knowledge and perceptions of risks associated with teen sex, (6) predictors of sexual abstinence, and (7) conclusions. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the text. The report includes five appendices: (1) supporting tables, (2) outlines of curricula, (3) survey questions, (4) estimated impacts for selected subgroups, and (5) program mediators of teen sexual activity.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com Available from the website.

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Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Federal programs, Financing, MCH research, Program evaluation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Kirby D, Rolleri LA, Wilson MM. 2007. Tool to assess the characteristics of effective sex and STD/HIV education programs. [Washington, DC]: Healthy Teen Network, 68 pp.

Annotation: This assessment tool is an organized set of questions designed to help practitioners assess whether curriculum-based sex and sexually transmitted disease and HIV programs have incorporated the common characteristics of effective programs. The tool is divided into six sections. The first three sections describe the three categories of effective programs: (1) characteristics describing the process of developing the effective curricula, (2) characteristics describing the contents of effective curricula, and (3) characteristics describing the process of implementing the curricula. These three sections are followed by section 4: a characteristics summary table; section 5, a list of potentially useful resources; and section 6: a glossary. It is available in both English and Spanish.

Contact: Healthy Teen Network, 1501 Saint Paul Street, Suite 124, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 685-0410 Fax: (410) 687-0481 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthyteennetwork.org $10.00, plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

Keywords: HIV, Curricula, Forms, Outcome and process assessment, Program evaluation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, Spanish language materials

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