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Download full textDryfoos, Joy G. – 1983
This report presents an overview of programs that may have a potential for prevention of teenage pregnancy. The report starts with a summary of expert opinions on the dimensions of and solutions to the problem and then describes several relatively successful programs. Following this is an overview of interventions with an analysis of program…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Contraception, Counseling Services, Early Parenthood
Peer reviewedDryfoos, Joy G. – American Journal of Public Health, 1985
Presents a broad overview of recent trends, programs, and ideas aimed at solving the problem of unintended adolescent pregnancy. Asserts that the general problem of teenage parenthood results from a lack of options available to poor youngsters who, often, are members of minority groups. (KH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Contraception, Early Parenthood, Economically Disadvantaged
