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Topic 8: teenage pregnancy + sexuality Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Why is teen pregnancy seen as a social problem?

A
  • People are expected to have children later = education + career + having them comes with financial costs
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Give the stats on attitudes of young people on sexuality

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  • Premarital sex is wrong:
    > 1983 = 30%
    > 2012 = 10%
  • Homosexuality is wrong:
    > 1983 = 60%
    > 2012 = 30%
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Describe the general attitudes/behaviors of young people on sexuality

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  • Average age for sex is 16
  • 1/3 men + 1/4 women = sex at 16
  • 80% 16-24 year olds use condoms 1st time
  • 57% 16-24 year olds used contraception 2008/09
  • Therefore younger people more open to sex but less likely to use contraception
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4
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Describe conception rates

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  • High amongst teenage girls in recent times
  • Higher in some countries than others = UK highest teen birth + abortion in Europe
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5
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Explain what is causing the change in sexual attitudes/behavior in teens

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SOCIETY:
- Loss of traditional family structures
- More sexualized society
- Use of contraception associated with socioeconomic background
EDUCATION:
- Children exposed to these messages
- Young people have access to this info BUT not equal info about sexual health + contraception
BEHAVIOR:
- Increased sexual activity
- Teens = risk takers
- Use of alcohol = unprotected sex
- Can’t resist peer pressure = don’t consult with parents about contraception

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Why rates of teen pregnancy higher in some countries?

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  • Sex-ed is underdeveloped
  • Society doesn’t discuss sexuality with younger
  • Lack of parental involvement in sex-ed
  • Sexual messages targeting young people = less likely to discuss before trying
  • Poverty = less motivation to delay kids due to socioeconomic aspirations
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7
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Describe teen pregnancy as a public health problem

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  • Associated with social disadvantage = mother + later life of child
  • Teen mom = poorer mental health 3 years postpartum compared to older mothers = 3x rate of PND
  • Children = likely to have low education + higher risk of economic inactivity + more likely to become teen parents themselves
  • Teen pregnancy = increased medical risks for mom + baby = infant mortality 60% higher than older mothers
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