title: Concept analysis of adolescent decision making and contraception.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Maui Medical Group, Wailuku, Maui, HI, USA. Kcommend@hawaii.rr.com
authors.forename: Kathleen Ann
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Commendador
mesh_terms: 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