Barriers to adolescent contraception use and adherence.

Camille A ClareMary-Beatrice SquireKarem AlvarezJulia MeislerCandice Fraser

Published in: International journal of adolescent medicine and health (2016)

The identification of these barriers is critical in order to reduce the high rates of pregnancy in adolescents. Educating parents and their teenagers regarding the most effective methods may increase compliance and adherence. This study offers further support for the use of LARC to overcome perceived patient barriers.

Keyphrases

young adults
mental health
physical activity
depressive symptoms
preterm birth
type diabetes
pregnant women
glycemic control
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
bioinformatics analysis