The Causes of Teen Pregnancy

There are various reasons for pregnancy in adolescence Participation in adolescents themselves may lead to teenage pregnancy. Many adolescents do not understand the risks associated with sexual behavior. Today 's teenagers are familiar with the culture of colleagues, television, film, music, and magazines that often tells hidden or obvious information that unmarried sexual relationships (especially involving young people) are common It has grown into. Accepted, sometimes anticipated behavior.

I have heard about possible causes of teens pregnancy. You have heard some statistics. But you have not heard about the dangers of pregnancy in adolescence. The risk is high and pregnancy will never walk in the park, especially for teenagers. Pregnant young people and their premature babies have specific medical risks, the most important of which is the lack of prenatal care. Pregnant girls, especially girls who are not receiving assistance from parents, may not receive inappropriate prenatal care. Congenital deficiency is a common result of neglecting prenatal care. Another risk of a teen pregnancy is high blood pressure, also known as "pregnancy hypertension". Due to the immature development of young adolescents, they are at greater risk than women in their 20s and 30s. Other risks of contempt are preterm birth, low birth weight infants, sexually transmitted diseases, postpartum depression, isolation and isolation

What are the factors that contribute to the high proportion of these young people? Please make sure your strategy is a factor in the high pregnancy rate of teens. This can be a challenge. The causes of teen pregnancy are complex and interrelated, and many have their own theories about the measures necessary to lower interest rates. Before deciding on strategies your team takes, be sure to agree on the main elements of the target youth group. Your needs assessment is useful here. Remember to ask local experts about their thoughts and about their parents and teens. Many of the resources listed at the end of this chapter describe the contributing factors.

Oklahoma City Health, competent and responsible youth (HEART of OKC) Sharon Rodin, Oklahoma Children's Advocacy Institute, Project Director 420 NW 13th Street, Suite 101 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 (405) 236-5437 Fax: (405) 236 -1690 sjrodine@aol.com