Strategies for supporting teen pregnancy in Tulsa County

This thesis examines strategies for supporting teen pregnancy in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The study analyzes teen birth rate trends, explores cultural and societal factors impacting adolescent pregnancy, and identifies targeted approaches to help support efforts to improve outcomes for expectant and parenting teens. The key findings of this study include the recognition of the pervasiveness of adolescent pregnancy within the State and County. It details the increased prevalence of health risk, lower educational attainments, and long-term socioeconomic challenges faced by pregnant adolescents. The research investigates the systemic inequities, cultural influences, and barriers that affect outcomes of expectant and parenting teens in Tulsa County. This study also evaluates existing programs and evidence-based interventions to better support this population. The aim of this thesis is to inform future interventions and program expansions to promote positive outcomes for parenting teens, their children, families, and communities in Tulsa County.