Ruqayyah Abdul-HaQQ

Major: Pre-Nursing
University College
Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ott
Department: IU School of Medicine, Pediatrics Department, Division of Adolescent Medicine

Changing the Map of Teen Pregnancy in Indiana

Changing the Map of Teen Pregnancy in Indiana is a evidence-based prevention program in place to help educate the youth. This evidence base prevention program is used to advocate for the health and wellness of adolescence by decreasing teen pregnancy and STIs. Changing the Map of Teen Pregnancy collaborates with local agencies and have three programs that help empower youth through decision making skills. These programs are Be Strong Parents and Youth Cafes and, WoWTalk Cafes for parents and youth. These programs provide support to adolescent youth and their parents.