In the context of reducing adolescent pregnancy, several recent research reviews (Denford & others, 2017; Jaramillo & others, 2017; Santelli & others, 2017) have concluded that abstinence-only programs
A) are more likely to reduce the risk of adolescent pregnancy than sex education.
B) are unable to delay the initiation of sexual intercourse.
C) reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) behaviors.
D) result in an increase in the incidence of sexual intercourse.

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Recent research reviews have found that abstinence-only programs are unable to delay the initiation of sexual intercourse and may not be effective in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect as research suggests that comprehensive sex education programs that include information about contraception and safe sex practices are more effective in reducing the risk of adolescent pregnancy. Choice C is incorrect as abstinence-only programs do not necessarily reduce HIV behaviors. Choice D is also incorrect as abstinence-only programs may lead to an increase in the incidence of sexual intercourse due to a lack of information about contraception and safe sex practices.

In the Context of Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy, Several Recent Research