please indicate whether the following have decreased, stayed the same, or increased Mark your answer in one box only for each statement:

Decreased

Stayed

the Same Increased

17.) Since joining this support group my level of

anxiety about my pregnancy has:

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18.) After joining this support group my level of

stress surrounding my pregnancy has:

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19.) The likelihood that I will utilize the public health services available to pregnant young women (i.e. WIC, Medicaid, etc.) since joining the support group has:

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20.) My comfort level with my ability to care for my

Short Answer:

21.) What topic discussed was most valuable and important to you?

22.) What topic discussed was the least important or valuable to you?

23.) What topics would you like to see added to or removed from the support group lessons?

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