Teens Reflect on Their Sources of Contraceptive Information

Autor/inn/en	Jones, Rachel K.; Biddlecom, Ann E.; Hebert, Luciana; Mellor, Ruth
Titel	Teens Reflect on Their Sources of Contraceptive Information
Quelle	In: Journal of Adolescent Research, 26 (2011) 4, S.423-446 (24 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0743-5584
DOI	10.1177/0743558411400908
Schlagwörter	Contraception; Adolescents; Adolescent Attitudes; Interviews; Internet; Biochemistry; Physiology; Sexuality; Health Behavior; Access to Information + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Empfängnisverhütung; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Biochemie; Physiologie; Sexualität; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten
Abstract	Based on semistructured interviews with a racially and ethnically diverse sample of 58 U.S. high school students, this study examines teens' exposure to contraceptive information from a range of sources and the extent to which they trust this information. Teens report exposure to contraceptive information from many individuals and places, most commonly school, family, and friends. Few teens rely on the Internet for contraceptive information, and most are wary of this source. The authors identify two themes that characterized teens' discussions: wariness about hormonal methods, and the compatibility of contraception and abstinence messages. The findings suggest ways that schools, a common and trusted source of sexual health information for teens, could better improve students' access to accurate contraceptive information. (Contains 1 table and 2 notes.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10