Concept analysis of adolescent decision making and contraception.
OBJECTIVE
Adolescent decision making.


OBJECTIVE
To clarify the concept of adolescent decision making and the use of contraceptives.


METHODS
Published literature.


CONCLUSIONS
The process of adolescent decision making and contraception is influenced by the integration of the intimacy and closeness of the relationship; family, partner and peer influences; locus of control; and self-image.
Commendador
Kathleen Ann
KA
Maui Medical Group, Wailuku, Maui, HI, USA. Kcommend@hawaii.rr.com
D000293:Adolescent; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009729:Nursing; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011593:Psychology, Social; D014481:United States