Some common characteristics of pregnant teen who choose childbirth.
This non-experimental survey study identified some of the common characteristics of pregnant teen who choose childbirth. Respondents reported a history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, and substance abuse, as well as thoughts and attempts of suicide. These findings can assist nurses and others in developing programs to intervene with adolescents at risk for pregnancy.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires