
Analyze the perception of adolescent pregnancy in the Department of North Santander.A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 406 adolescent mothers between 10 and 19 years old in 6 sub-regions of the department. We used a structured survey and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS; Version No. 23) was employed for the data tabulation.69 % of adolescents believe that unplanned pregnancy is associated with the lack of sexual education. 66 % say that it is preventable with the use of contraceptive methods. It is known that unwanted pregnancies are the main cause of school dropouts for 62 % of adolescents.Ensuring greater access to sex education and facilitating the free and easy access to contraception can reduce the problem of teen pregnancy.
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Adolescent, Sexual Behavior, Sex Education, Colombia, Pregnancy, Unwanted, Contraception, Cross-Sectional Studies, Adolescent Behavior, Pregnancy, Family Planning Services, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Humans, Female, Child
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Adolescent, Sexual Behavior, Sex Education, Colombia, Pregnancy, Unwanted, Contraception, Cross-Sectional Studies, Adolescent Behavior, Pregnancy, Family Planning Services, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Humans, Female, Child
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