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Public Opinion

There’s a lot of information—and misinformation—when it comes to sexual health and contraception. Our goal for 25 years has been to provide real and resonant information to help all people make informed decisions about their sexual health. We believe that it is important to regularly assess and report on public perspectives about unplanned pregnancy and related issues.

Polling and Survey Data

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THXBIRTHCONTROL 2022: SURVEY SAYS

A new survey commissioned by Power to Decide shows young adults are concerned about future access to birth control.

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Survey Says: Inclusive Conversations

Most adults say they have someone they can talk to about sex and relationships; now they can be that someone for the young people in their lives.

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Survey Says: Abortion Care

New polling shows support for abortion care is widespread.

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THXBIRTHCONTROL 2021: SURVEY SAYS

New public opinion polling commissioned by Power to Decide shows concerns about access to contraception.

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Everyone Loves Birth Control

Support for birth control is broad and deep, and almost everyone uses it. Birth control is linked to a wide array of benefits for all people and society, including f

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ThxBirthControl 2020: Survey Says

New public opinion polling commissioned by Power to Decide shows concerns about access to contraception.

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Survey Says: Telehealth

Access and knowledge gaps exist for women with lower incomes.

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Survey Says: Telehealth

Telehealth has proven to be a viable option for many people to obtain birth control.

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Thanks, Birth Control!

New polling shows strong support for birth control as a basic part of women's health care.

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Survey Says: Why Mess With Success?

Despite great progress, some policymakers want to end evidence-based programs to prevent teen pregnancy. Americans strongly disagree.

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Support For Birth Control

Nationally representative public opinion survey data show that support Title X, TPPP, and PREP is wide, deep, and bi-partisan.

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Parent Power

One of the most consistent findings over the years has been the power of parental influence. Teens say parents most influence their decisions about sex.