Abstract
The role of caring for a pregnant adolescent can be rewarding, but it also possess unique challenges. A significant number of adolescent pregnancies are unintended and therefore providing comprehensive counseling is important even before the initiation of sexual activity. By understanding the risk factors the patient may further be provided delivery of appropriate health prevention/promotion services. It is also important for the health provider to continue to be an integral part of the life of the teenager and her child for an optimal development and growth.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2010
Repository Citation
Smith, Shawn J.; Deokar, Amit M.; and Omar, Hatim A., "Pregnancy and Abortion" (2010). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 259.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/259
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician. Hatim A. Omar, Donald E. Greydanus, Artemis K. Tsitsika, Dilip R. Patel, & Joav Merrick, (Eds.). p. 471-501.
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