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1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, USA. jonestammy@uams.edu
Background:
Sexual risk-taking behaviors have a negative effect on the heath and future of American adolescents.
Aims And Objectives:
To gain insight into these behaviors and preventative efforts, this study explored the experiences and perceptions of 15 pregnant adolescents using a qualitative feminist approach and in-depth interviews.
Methods:
As participants discussed sex education, each identified influences on sexual decision-making that often overpowered the information received.
Results:
Content analysis and constant comparison of this data led to the overarching theme "Drivers for Sexual Risk-taking." Drivers were categorized as internal and external and each demonstrated a significant influence on adolescent sexual decision-making.
Conclusion:
Results of this study can inform the development of educational efforts, reform of social policy, and the focus of future research.
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