Planned Parenthood Image Survey

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Mission:Provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individualAdvocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to servicesProvide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexualityPromote research an the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications

Why did you rate PPFA how you did in the previous question? Shaded=BYU studentNegative responses Middle responses Positive responses“something dishonest about the concept of having to go there—sneaking around to get services”

They provide help to a lot of needy women but don’t agree with all help they provide-- abortions.

Helps people stay healthy and avoid unwanted pregnancies

“I feel very strongly about the pro-life movement and can’t imagine ever supporting Planned Parenthood”

Do not agree with abortions, but not my place to tell a woman what she can/can’t do

Provides education and services not available anywhere else. Progressive in it’s vision, modern minded. Saves lives.

“They enable a lot of choices that don’t dissuade girls from waiting to have sex and enable abortions that should never happen

I think it’s important that teens have access to information…. But I oppose abortion

They help those in need and help educate communities about health issues

Distribute condoms to kids, provide abortions, etc.

They have good intentions but it would be better if discouraged extramarital sex and abortions

They are willing to educate anyone about sex and the consequences, and willing to provide birth control options for everyone

There is stigma, not enough PPs and don’t financially help enough

Perform abortions for women who need them

Keeping people safe as they participate in sexual actions

“they may provide information and even some useful health services…. But can’t outweigh the tens of thousands of babies whose lives are cut short before they have even begun.

Uncomfortable and strange but took care of what I needed

Providing reproductive healthcare to those who cannot afford private practice are. Safe, reputable, medical-unjudgemental establishment for women of all ages who do not feel comfortable going anywhere else.

Personally humiliating experience with a clinic

Neutral to lack of knowledge—7-8 Affordable, nonjudgmental easier access to healthcare

Image Survey ResultsOn a scale from 1-10, 1 being completely negative, 10 being completely positive; how would you rate the Planned Parenthood Federation of America?

Non-BYU mean 7.35

BYU Students—mean rating 3.75

Combined mean 7.6

Surprise at the full name of the organization

contentious Detest abortion and using birth control as a crutch

Contraceptives Deception, abortion, hidden rapes Modern minded, reproductive health, saves families

Children are an heritage of the Lord, wary of “family planning”

Not free, not extremely helpful, controversial.

Support/allowing young people to participate in sexual activity

Birth control Never heard of it What do they do?Helps those in lower income brackets get healthcare they wouldn’t have otherwise received.

Means to get birth control and sex education

Help get abortions. Non supportive of traditional family structures

Disgust. Abortion, the right to life of unborn children.

Family planning

Inequity of women’s reproductive care

Birth control Misguided and manipulative with good intentions

Positive Helps teenage girls when they get pregnant

Sex education

Free abortions, free pregnancy tests and plan B, nice people

A place for unmarried women to go to get advice and help

Free pregnancy tests

Advocating for women Liberal federation that promotes abortions

Wonderful, helpful, empowering women, activism

Freedom for women to have control over their bodies and play an active role in their health

Place for teens who aren’t comfortable discussing sex with parents/other responsible adults

Good, cheap nonjudgemental family planning

Birth Control Promotes abortions Prevents unwanted pregnancies

What are your initial thoughts/reactions to PPFA?

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities ThreatsNational and International Recognition

Declining economy--PPFA laid off 30 workers recently due to the economy

Continue to provide services for underserved populations, those without insurance

Donors— The Picower Foundation, who gave $484,000 to Planned Parenthood in 2006 closed down because it’s assets were managed by Bernie Madof

Legislative awareness, advocacy, and success. Success in Planned Parenthood v. Gonzales

Public image—many individuals are unaware of any of PPFAs activities other than birth control or abortion. This image makes PPFA extremely polarizing and controversial

Partnerships with other organizations

Shareholders of donors petitioning or creating a resolution for cessation of support. Shareholder resolutions have caused PPFA to lose many major donors and as much as 40$million in the past 10 years. Major donors who stopped supporting PPFA due to shareholder pressure include: AT&T, General Mills, Target, AMEX

Already established program and existing, stable, resources

Funding sources; easily pressured, need many donors.

Creative new solutions for poor economy

Abortion activists have taken extreme measures, including boycotts, lobbying, and acts of violence to cease PPFAs activities.

Strong community partnerships with individuals, corporations, and other non-profits

Lack of access to a Planned Parenthood location because of transportation, location

Re-evaluate image to try to take focus off of abortion.

Unusually polarizing politically and personally

Good leadership, strong commitment by staff and affiliates

Lack of partnership with men in men’s health, education, and supporting women’s health.

Government contracts and support; provides support to women who have no other resources

Legal—PPFA is constantly the target of lawsuits, several which have made it up through the supreme court.

Insurance companies and financial subsidization for services established and functioning.

Lack of awareness about what PP does and what services they offer

Obama administration partnership to re-think school sex education

Changing tactics for international effectiveness

Demand for services Relations with religious groups Public education

Free of debt, diverse funding sources

International outreach and programs

What kind of organization is "The Planned Parenthood Federation of America?

Answer Response %not-for-profit organization

18 72%

private, for-profit organization

3 12%

public agency 4 16%Total 25 100%

Answer Response %not-for-profit organization

12 86%

private, for-profit organization

0 0%

public agency 2 14%Total 14 100%

BYU students

Non-BYU

Answer Response %Providing healthcare services

26 68%

Educating the Community 30 79%Leading the Reproductive Health and Rights movement

28 74%

Advancing Global Health 16 42%Promote Democratic legislators

8 21%

Which of the following are major goals of Planned Parenthood?