District Health Department #10 Lake County

Lake County Teen Pregnancy Group Project

Tonya Allendorf, Karley Daniel, Michael Dugan, Gena Furgeson, Tracy Giraud, and Kathy LaPonise Ferris State University

Lake County
Lake county is a rural community with a population of 11,498 (United States Census Bureau [USCB], 2013) located in the northwestern part of Michigans Lower Peninsula, 80 miles north of Grand Rapids. Home to 200,000 acres of public-owned land, Lake County is intersected by two major highways, US-10 and M-37 (Lake County Chamber of Commerce [LCCC], 2013). Lake County is a seasonal town that uses tourism as an industry (LCCC, 2013). The lakes offer wildlife and fishing opportunities, there are trails for motorsports, and several annual events throughout the summer months (LCCC, 2013). While Lake County has annual summer events, the overall health of the community depends upon the year-round industry of the area.

Community Strengths
Community Assets Beautiful natural resources Safe community Collaboration between agencies and resources available Existing services Lake County Chamber of Commerce Satellite Health Clinic Lake County Health Department. Baldwin Family Health Center Baldwin Teen Health Clinic

Community Weaknesses
Areas of Concern Teen pregnancy rate of 68.5 per 1,o00 or 6.85 percent Teen (ages 15-19) repeat pregnancy rate of 28.6 % (Hill et al, 2011, p. 43) High rate of child abuse/ neglect High poverty rates High unemployment rates Low rates of high school graduation Low percentage of continuing education and completion of advanced degrees Lack of Resources No hospital in Lake County High ratio of patients to available primary care providers. Lack of health coverage High percentage of the population on Medicare and Medicaid. No public transportation

Community Weakness Focus Area

Our focus area Teen pregnancy and repeat teen pregnancy Why is this a concern? There is a strong association between teenage pregnancy and child well-being. Morbidity associated with children of teenage pregnancy includes pre-term birth, low birth weight, child abuse, neglect, poverty and premature death (DiNapoli, 2012, p. 441).

Theories related to pregnancy

Three broad categories 1. Social-cognitive-ecological theories Self-efficacy Support 2. Developmental theories Search for identity Potential for role confusion 3. Resilience Theory Ego development and the elasticity of individuals to rebound in life (Polk, 1997). The Resilience-Recoil-Rebound Theory of Teen Pregnancy Prevention (RRRTTPP) (Porter & Holness, 2011).

Community Risks
Potential risks Lake County teens are at a risk for higher pregnancy rates due to it being a rural community. The teen birth rate in rural counties was onethird higher compared to the rest of the country, 43% in rural settings compared to 33% in urban ones (The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy [TNCTPTP], 2010). Teen pregnancy leads to high costs to taxpayers. Increased health care, increased foster care, increased incarceration rates, and lost revenue due to lower education and job status all add to taxpayer burden. In 2008, it was estimated that it cost $11 billion dollars in U. S. tax dollars due to teen pregnancy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2012). Pregnant teenagers and their children have lower school performance, higher drop out rates, more health problems, higher incarceration rates, and unemployment (CDC, 2012). This can strain and be a drain on community resources. Poverty is a cause as well as a consequence of early childbearing . . . approximately one quarter of teen mothers goes on well-fare within 3 years of the childs birth (TNCTPTP, 2013)

Existing Resources- Teen Pregnancy Focus

Baldwin Health Department Family planning, WIC, Maternal Child Health Programs Baldwin Teen Health Center Two providers and two behavior health therapists. Health Educator-Quran Griffin Safer Choices-comprehensive sex education program-22 lessons to 9th and 12th graders. Sex Can Wait taught mostly 7-8 graders abstinence based program. Puberty education 4-6 grade-healthy relationships and goal setting.

Disciplines Addressing this Problem

Teachers Social workers Behavioral Therapists Physicians Faith community

Adequacy of Existing Resources

They are making changes, but due to the scope of the problem and societal risk factors additional resources are necessary. Biggest need is financial support.

Community Nursing Diagnosis

Risk of pregnancy among teenagers in Lake County. Related to poverty, lower levels of educational attainment, high rates of confirmed child abuse and neglect, and a large percentage of children living in single parent households. As demonstrated by teen pregnancy rate at 68.5 per 1,000 and repeat teen births at 28.6%.

Factors and Measures

Causative Factors Social: poverty, being a child of a teen parent, low education level, rural teen, lack of health services. Personal: peer influence, lack of parental involvement, lack of sexual knowledge, desire to have a baby, desire to please partner. Direct and Indirect Measures Direct measures: Rates of teen pregnancy, repeat teen pregnancy, and sexual knowledge. Indirect measures: Poverty levels, levels of education attainment, parental involvement, unemployment rates, and marriage rates

Project Overview
Issue of concern: Teen pregnancy and repeat pregnancy. Scope of problem: The above rates are higher than Michigan and US averages Target group: Lake County teenagers Unmet needs vs existing services: Lack of funding for Baldwin Teen Health Center beyond 2013. Repeat studies are needed to evaluate program effectiveness and procure future funding. Evidence based practice: A literature review was performed to identify areas existing programs can be strengthened. Evaluate and target risk factors that increase likelihood of repeat pregnancies. Planning and Implementation: Data gathered can be used by Lake County Health Department, Baldwin Teen Health Center, Spectrum Reed City Hospital, and other key stakeholders to increase awareness for continued sex education programs and teen pregnancy resources in Lake County. Presentations to local businesses and the health department, along with grant proposals to the state and federal government will secure funds to maintain successful programs.

SMART Goal
The number of pregnant girls aged 19 and younger in Lake County will be reduced by 53% from 68.5 per 1000 births in 2010 to 36.2 per 1000 or fewer births in 2020 (District Health Department #10, 2011). The repeat pregnancy rates will be decreased by 50% from 28.5% to 13% by 2020 (Hill et al., 2011).

Planning
Who Pregnant teens and teens in general in Lake County is the targeted population. What Reduce teen pregnancy for girls under age 19 in Lake County from 68.5 % to the Healthy People 2020 target of 36.2% and decrease repeat pregnancies by 50% to 13%. Establish a taskforce to write grants for funding to petition the state and federal governments, approach local businesses, collaborate with the local health department, and school systems to bring about the most cost effective and sustainable partnership for the future funding of this excellent program. When Achieve target goal of 36.2% in 7 years by 2020. Where Lake County, District Health Department #10 Why Reduce the number of teen pregnancy. Reducing the number of teen pregnancies will benefit the community and individuals by reducing strain on resources, improving educational results, better economical opportunities, and improved health benefits. How Assessment surveys and interviews to gather data. Educational seminars and events to provide information and health promotion to teens, parents, and the community. Creating a multidisciplinary team to research and implement policy and interventions regarding teen sexual behaviors, availability of health providers and centers, safe teen center hangouts, and education about the risks and pitfalls of teen pregnancy.

The Ecological Model

According to this model, behavior is a result of the knowledge, values, and beliefs of people, as well as numerous social influence. These social influences include relationships, social support networks, and community structure (DeMarco & Segraves, 2012, p. 79).

Theoretical Support
A PAUSE (Adding Power and Understanding in Sex Education) is a program based on a Social Influences Theoretical Model where Social Learning Theory is a central component . A PAUSE is based on three influences on behavior, personal factors, improved knowledge and communication, and social influences (Mellanby, Newcombe, Reese, & Tripp, 2011). A PAUSE uses a on a pre and post test evaluation. The students answer an anonymous questionnaire regarding knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about sex, during the first session and the last session of class. A teacher and a nurse educate the teens on anatomy, physiology, and health promotion in the middle and high school settings. The teen mothers serve as mentors. This joined up thinking team approach works well. The teens receive the factual information better from adult leaders. The peer leaders are more effective in changing attitudes

This is just a model of the research that has been done in the past to test effectiveness of a program intervention similar to those at the Baldwin Teen Health Center. Due to the newness of this program in the area there is no research with which to compare any prior interventions. The geopolitical climate is supportive of efforts to reduce teen pregnancies and repeat teen pregnancies to support a stronger economic environment.

Intervention
The intervention will be based on the five external spheres of influence cited by Porter & Holness (2011) as family, peer group, school, church, and community. Education within these spheres about the prevalence and risk factors associated with teen pregnancies. Partner with these spheres to bring about collaborative partnerships to create greater change and influence in the community.

Community Interventions
1. Assess teens on their attitudes and behaviors regarding sex.
Use assessment tools such as Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) and Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Assess teen programs and centers for effectiveness providing information and activities to which teens can relate.

2.

Work with existing sexual education programs provided by the Teen Health Center in Lake County.
Provide meaningful activities and opportunities for the teens to engage in. Initiate new programs and offer changes where needed.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Collaborate with Teen Health Center educator to continue and expand parent workshops on how to talk to their teens and support groups. Provide community health fairs at local venues that includes information, statistics, costs, and health problems associated with teen pregnancy. Assess health care availability for teens who are pregnant. Assess teens access to these facilities. Provide transportation and funds as needed. Create interdisciplinary team to analyze current methods and funding for teen pregnancy programs and services. Team will provide resources to continue, expand, and fund programs in existence and in the future. Evaluate on a yearly basis progress at the end of the school year on the effectiveness of the interventions.
Interventions should show yearly decreases of 5% of teenage pregnancy for 7 years to meet 2020 goal of 36.2%.

Primary Prevention
Recognizing teens at risk and bringing attention to the subject. Providing support and resources to assist teens with pregnancy process. Going into county schools, middle schools and high schools and providing resources, education, and providing support. Pushing for more sex education in schools, allowing more support and communication for teenage girls with school nurses, teachers, and other staff members. Encouraging parents to talk to their teens about risks for teen pregnancy. Showing Lake County teens statistics and how it can change their lives. Allowing teen mothers to speak about their experiences, their ups and downs. Teaching about condoms and other contraceptives, demonstrating the proper use and how they are used. Speaking and educating on abstinence and peer pressure. Where and when would you turn to for help as a pregnant teenager.

Secondary Prevention
Providing support and resources to assist teens with pregnancy process. Educate and refer pregnant teens to Baldwin Health Department programs: Health Futures and Maternal Infant Health Program. These programs have a home visitation component and offer follow up with the pregnant teens during the critical time period of having a repeat pregnancy. Provide contraception for teen mothers Provide support groups and parenting classes of teen mothers and fathers. Provide educational opportunities and child care Encourage continuing education goals

Evaluation
Our goal is to decrease the percentage of teenage pregnancies by at least five percent each year. Program evaluation will be based on the DHD#10 annual reports over the next ten years. Personal interviews with teens & families who are part of the program about improvements and successful interventions will be evaluated. Interviews with teens choosing not to become involved will be conducted to determine their resistance or barriers to participation and would focus on areas the current program could improve to meet their needs. Funding for Baldwin Teen Health Center and other community partners will be obtained to continue providing sex education programs to Lake county in 2014. A task force will be establish for 2014 to provide continuing funds of this program.

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