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