Abstract
This study prospectively investigated the hypothesis that ambivalence about becoming pregnant is associated with comparatively less frequent use of contraception. Findings from a sample of sexually active African American adolescent, nonpregnant females (n = 375) supported this hypothesis. Prevention programs may benefit from content designed to redress adolescents' positive beliefs about early parenthood.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 251-252 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 186 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Supported by a grant from the Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS, National Institute of Mental Health (1R01 MH54412) to Dr DiClemente. Dr Crosby was supported, in part, through an Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine/CDC STD Prevention Fellowship.
Keywords
- Adolescents
- African American
- Ambivalence
- Females
- Pregnancy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology