Teenage mothers are more likely to face higher rates of pregnancy-related morbidity, are less likely to receive prenatal care, and experience greater hardships that negatively impact their children’s life and their own. HNC 2030, p. 78
In 2018, the North Carolina teen birth rate for girls aged 15-19 was 18.7 per 1,000, ranking 23rd among US states. Teen birth rate is influenced by income level, educational attainment, childhood trauma, racial identity, and geography. Teenage pregnancy and birth are more common among girls from low income families and those with a history of adverse childhood experiences. African American, Hispanic, and American Indian girls give birth at rates 2-3 times higher than white girls and these girls are more likely to reside in under-resourced communities. Over the next 10 years, the goal is to reduce the number of teen births to 10 per 1,000, and to reduce racial disparities for this health indicator. HNC 2030 pp. 78-79
Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark (H.E.A.R.T.S) |
https://www.heartsnc.org/ |
NC DHHS Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program |
https://www.teenpregnancy.ncdhhs.gov/appp.htm |
NC DHHS Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREPare) for Success |
https://www.teenpregnancy.ncdhhs.gov/prep.htm |
North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) |
https://www.ncahec.net/about-nc-ahec/statewide-work |
North Carolina School Health Training Center (NCSHTC)-ECU |
https://hhp.ecu.edu/ncshtc/ |
Nurse-Family Partnership |
https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/ |
Sexual Health Initiatives for Teens (SHIFT) NC- Gaston Youth Connected |
https://www.shiftnc.org/initiatives/gaston-youth-connected |
Teen Health Connection |
https://teenhealthconnection.org/teens-and-tots/ |
NC State Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics