Changing Patterns of Contraceptive Use and the Decline in Rates of Pregnancy and Birth Among U.S. Adolescents, 2007-2014.
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SUBMITTER: Lindberg LD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6423509 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug
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Changing Patterns of Contraceptive Use and the Decline in Rates of Pregnancy and Birth Among U.S. Adolescents, 2007-2014.
Lindberg Laura D LD Santelli John S JS Desai Sheila S
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine 20180801 2
<h4>Purpose</h4>To investigate the influence of sexual activity and contraceptive use on the decline in adolescent birth rates and pregnancy rates since 2007.<h4>Methods</h4>We estimated trends in pregnancy risk from 2007 to 2014 using national data on behaviors of women aged 15-19.<h4>Results</h4>In 2007-2014, increases occurred in use of one or more contraceptive methods at last sex (78%-88%), dual method use (24%-33%), long-acting reversible contraception including intrauterine device and imp ...[more]
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