TP1AH000272

UT Teen Health is optimally changing the map in Bexar County. As is well documented, the teen birth rate in the United States has dropped a remarkable 72% since the 1991 high and now sits at 17.4 births per 1,000 females ages 15-19. Despite these gains, disparities persist with birth rates highest in states across the southern part of the country, and rates among Hispanic teens (26.7) and non-Hispanic Black teens (26.3) more than twice as high as those of non-Hispanic White teens (12.1).

Bexar County, Texas, with a population that is 61% Hispanic, has a teen birth rate of 25.3; 45% higher than the national rate. Some zip codes in Bexar County have birth rates 4-7 times the national rate.

UT Teen Health proposes to replicate effective programs in specific school districts of Bexar County that demonstrate high need and are the most vulnerable, including those who have suffered historic disparities. These programs will promote optimal health for youth in grades 6-12, using a sustainable model to train facilitators to reach 16,000 youth annually.

UTTH will further saturate the community by leveraging contacts in the juvenile justice and other youth-serving systems. In addition, family/caregiver and teen communication will be strengthened through the Need to Know community program. Linkages to community clinics will be enhanced through the Family/Clinic Interface, and youth will be provided a voice as well as meaningful leadership opportunities through the Youth Leadership Team.

The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

NOT APPLICABLE

93.297 - Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program

HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) [HHS]

Office of Adolescent Health [HHS - OASH]

San Antonio, Texas United States

City-Wide

Optimally Change the Map of Teen Pregnancy through Replication of Programs Proven Effective (Optimally Changing the Map for Teen Pregnancy Prevention – Tier 1) (AH-TP1-20-001)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/23 to 06/30/24 and the total obligations have increased 93% from $1,500,000 to $2,890,222.