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Ecological factors predicting adolescent contraceptive use: implications for intervention.

L S Kastner

    Journal of Adolescent Health Care : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study found that open parent communication and positive views on contraception benefits can improve adolescent contraceptive use without increasing sexual activity. These factors are key for preventing teen pregnancy.

    Area of Science:

    • Adolescent Health
    • Reproductive Health
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant public health concern.
    • Effective strategies for enhancing adolescent contraceptive use are crucial.
    • Concerns exist regarding potential unintended consequences of intervention programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key predictors of contraceptive use among female adolescents.
    • To explore potential intervention strategies for increasing contraceptive uptake.
    • To assess the relationship between contraceptive use predictors and sexual activity.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey administered to 230 female adolescents.
    • Developed a predictive model for contraceptive use using 12 scales.
    Keywords:
    AdolescentsAdolescents, FemaleAge FactorsAmericasAttitudeBehaviorCommunicationContraceptionContraceptive Usage--determinantsCost Benefit AnalysisDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEducationFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily Planning EducationFamily Planning--determinantsFamily RelationshipsKnowledgeNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaParentsPersonnel ManagementPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPsychological FactorsPsychosocial FactorsResearch ReportSex EducationUnited StatesYouth

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  • Correlated predictive scales with sexual experience data.

    • Main Results:

    • Contraceptive use was predicted by social permissiveness, costs/benefits, parent communication, boyfriend support, sex education, attitudes, and access.
    • Parent communication, boyfriend support, and perceived costs/benefits emerged as intervention targets.
    • Positive parent communication and favorable cost-benefit perceptions were not correlated with increased sexual experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Interventions focusing on parent communication, boyfriend support, and cost-benefit perceptions can enhance adolescent contraceptive use.
    • These interventions are unlikely to stimulate sexual activity.
    • Comprehensive strategies including sex education and improved communication are vital for adolescent pregnancy prevention.