Attitudes Of Parents Towards Teen Contraceptive Use

They are at higher risk, than other ethnicities, for acquiring an STD and/or experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Increased utilization of dual contraception is of great importance in these communities. Adolescent females in general are less likely to use dual forms of protection from STD’s and unplanned pregnancy. Young women, due to their anatomy tend to be more susceptible to STD’s than are young men. Black and Hispanic females are 4.9x and 2.1x, respectively, more likely to contract chlamydia (which

INTRODUCTION Throughout the United States, rates of teen pregnancy are significantly high. In 2013, there were 26.5 births for every 1,000 adolescent females ages 15-19, or 273,105 babies born to females in this age group.1 Young, minority women between the ages of 15 and 24 appear to be at greater risk for becoming pregnant. Minority populations are also linked with low socioeconomic status, whether in terms of education or income, or both. Having low income and lower levels of education (the most

Thesis: Contraceptive use and awareness in adolescents is important to decreasing pregnancy rates, negative mental effects, and reducing contractions of STIs. I. Lack of proper sex education is a contributing factor to teen pregnancy and contraction of STIs. a. Comprehensive sex education (CSE) is “age-appropriate, culturally relevant approach to teaching about sexuality and relationships by providing scientifically accurate, realistic, non-judgmental information (“Emerging Evidence”).” b. By law

Introduction As millions of teens are heading back to school, they are going to be learning the same old stuff, the usual studies include-history, math, science. But many students and parent’s surprise, there will be an extra class included in the curricula: Sex Education. In most public schools, there is some form of teaching of sex education. However, there is an even bigger question that is arising. “What kind of sex education are our children getting and is it enough to help

Although national teen birth rates have declined, the disparities in teen pregnancy rates still remain high, especially for Hispanic teens. With 53% of Latinas in the United States become pregnant at least once before age 20—nearly twice the national average, these girls have the highest risk of being teen moms compared to other races and ethnicities (Rocca et al., 2010). Not only that teenage childbirth can cause many harms in health and social relationships for both mom and baby, teen moms have a higher

subject of teen pregnancy, because to some people teens seem to be getting pregnant expeditiously in these times. People fail to realize that having a baby is a privilege to many people and not a problem. Many people take having a baby as a lightly. Getting pregnant and having a kid has many pros/cons. Having a child can be very hard on some people and cause them to break. When babies are brought into this world there are a lot of things to worry about. The greatest problem associated with teen pregnancy

society. This debate is from the perspective of teens, and absent from the medical, ethical, and political views on teen pregnancy. According to Jewell, Tacchi, & Donovan, (2000), teen pregnancy is not a problem for teens themselves but more of a problem for society. The large numbers of unintended pregnancies are among unmarried teens. A number of teens do not want to become pregnant, although some are not opposed and other has ambivalent attitudes (Bruckner, Martin, & Bearman, 2004, p. 535-557)

Teen pregnancy has become more common in recent years, most of them being unplanned. With teens still in school, it makes it very hard to support a family. Most teen mothers drop out of school to take care of their baby, because they have to stay home the first couple of months to nurture their child. During the months and years that follow, they will struggle to support their family. While some adolescent mothers keep their baby, some of the pregnancies may result in abortions. In the United States

Let’s Talk About Sex: The dynamic of parental communication about sex with adolescent teens August 29, 2014 Adolescent Health (HPRO 524) On-Line Lanetta Mathis Dr. Gary Hopkins, MD, DrPH   According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC), sexual risk behaviors place adolescents at risk for HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unintended pregnancy. An estimated 8,300 young people aged 13–24 years in the 40 states reporting to CDC had HIV infection in 2009

knowledge reachable to young, developing minds is still at question till this day. The battle is having parents consent to this material for their child to be taught. When parents do not give consent and the school system does not provide this option, it only hurts their child they lose useful knowledge causing teen pregnancies rates to go up, as well as STD rates to skyrocket, and leading teens to make poor choices that become habitual causing long-term negative effects. Sex is human nature.