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Helping pregnant teenagers

D Bluestein1, M E Starling

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk 23501.

The Western Journal of Medicine
|August 1, 1994
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Physician counseling is vital for pregnant teenagers, addressing the challenges of adolescent pregnancy. Effective communication strategies and exploring family dynamics help teens make informed decisions about abortion or childbearing.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent pregnancy presents significant challenges for teenagers.
  • Physician counseling can be a crucial support system.
  • Understanding the scope and consequences of teen pregnancy is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidelines for effective physician counseling of pregnant teenagers.
  • To outline communication strategies for building rapport and trust.
  • To address key decision-making factors including abortion and childbearing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the scope and consequences of adolescent pregnancy.
  • Development of communication strategies tailored to cognitive maturity.
  • Exploration of family relationship dynamics.
Keywords:
Abortion, InducedAdolescent PregnancyAdolescentsAdolescents, FemaleAge FactorsAmericasBehaviorChild RearingClinic ActivitiesCommunicationCounselingCritiqueDecision Making--womenDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesFamily PlanningFertilityFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthHealth PersonnelHealth ServicesInterpersonal RelationsMaternal Health ServicesMaternal-child Health ServicesNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPhysician-patient RelationsPhysiciansPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPrenatal CarePrimary Health CareProgram ActivitiesProgramsReproductive BehaviorUnited StatesYouth

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  • Discussion of abortion, childbearing, prenatal care, and long-term planning.

    • Main Results:

    • Effective counseling requires building rapport through confidentiality and non-judgmental communication.
    • Family relationships significantly influence decisions regarding pregnancy.
    • Addressing safety, decision-making, prenatal care, and future planning is critical.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians can empower pregnant teenagers to make informed decisions.
    • Effective counseling improves future prospects for adolescent mothers.
    • Guidelines are proposed to enhance physician support for pregnant teens.