ISSN:
1573-6601
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Sociology
Notes:
Abstract Perception of pregnancy risk, fertility knowledge, and probability-based teaching examples of risk were assessed in 104 primiparous urban adolescents 13–18 years of age in their second and third trimester of pregnancy. Perception of risk was not associated with age, actual frequency of intercourse, or level of fertility knowledge. Sexually active adolescents were surprised at subsequent conceptions. Adolescents were unable to utilize concepts of risk taking, even after concrete examples and teaching techniques had been presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01537467