What You Should Know about Teenage Pregnancy

Abstract:
[ARCHIVED] This brochure provides teens with information about adolescent pregnancy. It describes some of the challenges of teen pregnancy, including challenges in physical health, emotional health, social life, and financial matters. It also describes how pregnancy occurs (including diagrams of male and female anatomy) and various contraceptive options. The role of assistance from family members, health care providers, and other adults is emphasized throughout the brochure. The section on birth control could place more emphasis on STD prevention, and the information on "natural family planning" as a method is overly optimistic ("It can be effective, if used properly," the brochure states, without clarifying just how difficult it is to use properly). The target audience for the brochure is not entirely clear, as it provides basic information on how reproduction occurs as well as sections entitled "How can I tell if I'm pregnant?" and "If you are pregnant, don't panic!" In addition to the different developmental stages targeted, the focus shifts from teens of both genders to an audience of girls only. The brochure provides some helpful information but lacks a clear, unified message.


Date Published: 1/1/1995

Pages: 15

Location Code: 3072