Multiple pregnancies among adolescents: incidence and correlates.
The study of adolescent fertility traditionally has focused on understanding and predicting the occurrence of an initial adolescent pregnancy. The complex problem of multiple pregnancies among teenagers is explored. Current knowledge regarding the incidence and correlates of repeated pregnancy is summarized and reviewed. Intervention strategies and directions for further research are suggested.
Balassone
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School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
D000293:Adolescent; D001721:Birth Intervals; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted; D015406:Single Parent; D014481:United States