From Kirby et al. (2007)

 

 

  % of studies (out of 83) finding various

  outcomes of sex education programs

 

Condom use

 

  Decrease           0%

 

  No effect         52%

 

  Increase          48% 

 

Sexual risk-taking

 

  Increase           0%

 

  No effect          50%

 

  Decrease           50%

 

Pregnancies

 

  Increase            8%

 

  No effect          69%

 

  Decrease           23%

 

Age of first sex

 

  Earlier           2%

 

  No effect         56%

 

  Later             42%