Social Determinants of Teen Pregnancy Flashcards
In the U.S., […] girls will become pregnant by age 20.
In the U.S., […] girls living in poverty and or foster care will become pregnant by age 20.
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What considerations need to be given to trans youth?
Trans youth (trans-man who retains native genetalia) need pregnancy prevention counseling that must overcome the history of bias and ignorance the medical community has had toward these individuals.
Where in the U.S. are rates of teen pregnancy highest? Lowest?
What is the overall trend of teen pregnancy in the U.S. over the last 10 years?
Declined –> likely due to increased education, availability of effective contraception, delayed sexual activity, NOT due to increased abortion
What are the impacts of teen pregnancy on the individual who is impregnated?
Of the total # teen births, how many are 2nd or more teen births and why?
Likely due to use of less effective contraception or ineffective use of contraception
Children born to teen parents are at higher risk for what birth complications?
Children born to teen parents are at higher risk for what adverse events in life?
What are the impacts on society of teen pregnancy?
What factors contribute to the rates of teen pregnancy in the U.S.?
What are some key ways to prevent teen pregnancy?
Delay teen sexual activity by providing outlets for alternative aspirations / goals / forward looking motivations (education, employment, service, recreation)
Increase use of effecitve contraceptive measures by removing barrirers (economic, access, knowledge)
Encourage abstinence, even if it’s just delayed onset of sexual activity it helps
What are ways to provide quality contraceptive counseling to teens?
How effective is LARC at preventing pregnancy compared with other birth control methods commonly used by teens?
What do you need to counsel patients on the use of in addition to LARC?
What are the main reasons for choosing to not use contraception?
