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Adolescent contraception

M Polaneczky1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Centre, NY 10021, USA. mpolanec@mail.med.cornell.edu

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|June 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent pregnancy has declined due to increased condom use, particularly at first intercourse. School-based condom distribution is effective and cost-effective for teens, without increasing sexual activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Adolescent pregnancy rates have seen a modest decline.
  • Increased condom use, especially at first intercourse, is a likely contributing factor.
  • Contraceptive method effectiveness and utilization vary among adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in adolescent pregnancy and contraceptive use.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based programs and specific contraceptive methods.
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness of contraceptive use in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of adolescent pregnancy and contraceptive use data.
  • Analysis of the impact of condom distribution in schools.
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness and continuation rates of various contraceptive methods (e.g., Norplant, Depo-Provera, oral contraceptives, emergency contraception).
Keywords:
Adolescent PregnancyAdolescentsAge FactorsAmericasContraceptionContraceptive MethodsDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesFamily PlanningFertilityNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsReproductive BehaviorUnited StatesYouth

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  • Assessment of school-based programs with and without strong educational components.

    • Main Results:

    • Modest decline in adolescent pregnancy rates, linked to increased condom use.
    • School-based condom distribution promotes use without increasing sexual activity.
    • Norplant effectiveness in reducing teen pregnancy is high, but its use has declined; Depo-Provera use is rising with unknown impact and poor continuation rates.
    • Emergency contraception is underutilized; interventions for oral contraceptive compliance are being explored.
    • School-based programs lacking strong education components do not improve contraceptive use or reduce pregnancy rates.
    • Any contraceptive use by teens is cost-effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased condom use is a key factor in declining adolescent pregnancy rates.
    • School-based condom distribution is a viable strategy to promote contraceptive use.
    • Continued research and improved interventions are needed for contraceptive method compliance and utilization among adolescents.
    • Adolescent contraceptive use is a cost-effective public health strategy.