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

will address social support of parents. This is important because there is often a lack of comfort for adolescent females in talking to their parents regarding contraception and the decision to use it. Many teenage girls fear talking to their parents about sex, A 2015 survey by the national campaign to prevent teen and unplanned pregnancy found that 68% of teens don’t use birth control or protection because they are scared their parents would find out. We will use the theory of reasoned action to

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

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.

in America Teen pregnancy is a growing epidemic in the United States. Teen girls are becoming pregnant at an alarming rate, with a lot of the pregnancies planned. With television shows broadcasting shows such as “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom”, it is giving teenage girls the idea that it is alright to have premarital sex and become pregnant. It is in a way condoning teen pregnancy. I am interested in discussing teen pregnancy and the options that are out there for the teens who find themselves