Research to evaluate the impact of abstinence pledges as a means of preventing teen pregnancy has found that
A) virginity "pledgers" actually end up having more sex than "nonpledgers."
B) virginity "nonpledgers" consistently have more sex than "pledgers."
C) virginity "pledgers" who are sexually active are less likely to use birth control than "nonpledgers" who are.
D) virginity "nonpledgers" who are sexually active are less likely to use birth control than "pledgers" who are.

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Research indicates that while virginity pledgers may delay the initiation of sexual activity, those who become sexually active are less likely to use contraception compared to their non-pledging counterparts. This is likely due to a lack of sexual education and the promotion of abstinence until marriage, rather than safe sex practices.

Research to Evaluate the Impact of Abstinence Pledges as a Means