Tag: Teen Sex / Pregnancy
Discrepancies Seen Between Young People’s Preferred, Actual Sources of Contraceptive Info
Clinicians remain a preferred source, but were less often the actual source
Many Teen Girls Seeking Care in the ED at High Risk for Pregnancy
Authors say there is opportunity to expand pregnancy prevention services in the emergency department setting
Teen Pregnancy, Sexual Health Care Use Lower Than Expected During Pandemic
Lower than expected rates of adolescent pregnancy and encounters for contraceptive and STI management
CDC Presents Estimates of Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use for Teens
Increase seen in use of any contraception at first sex among male teens, while no consistent trend seen for female teens
AAP: Emergency Contraception Should be Given to Sexually Active Teens
Pediatricians should provide education, prescription, and/or supply of emergency contraceptive pills for future use
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Good for Teens
Higher efficacy, continuation rates, and satisfaction rates for LARC versus short-acting contraceptives
Parents Favor Supporting Pregnant Teens, Their Babies
Most feel that pregnant teens should have to attend prenatal visits in order to receive state support
PrEP Adherence Decreases Over Time in Adolescent MSM
Findings in diverse sample of adolescent men who have sex with men who are at risk for HIV
Guidance Issued for Ob-Gyns on Mental Health Disorders in Teens
Can reduce morbidity and mortality linked to mental health conditions by early ID, prompt referral
CDC: Long-Acting Contraceptive Use Rising Among U.S. Teens
U.S. government report says implants and IUDs are effective and safe options
