Key findings

Reducing Teen Pregnancy

• Tulsans overwhelmingly agree reducing teen pregnancy is important
• Support grew to 90% after being told how Oklahoma compared nationally for teen birth rates

Sex Education

• 88% of Tulsans support sex education within Tulsa Public Schools
• The majority of respondents support the teaching of inclusive sex education

Teen Healthcare

• 90% of Tulsa adults agree teens should have access to publicly funded health centers

Talking About Sex

• Half of Tulsans believe parents feel uncomfortable talking with their kids about sex
• The most common reasons for discomfort were reported as holding conservative values or being afraid of saying the wrong thing

Birth Control

• The majority of respondents think teens should have access to birth control if they are sexually active
• Strong support was shown for having condoms available at High Schools

Contraceptive Knowledge

• There is near universal familiarity (96%) with birth control pills and condoms
• Only 44% knew where to find free or reduced cost birth control in Tulsa