Knowledge needs on the prevention of unwanted pregnancies in adolescents from the Alluriquín Parish, Santo Domingo

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PREGNANCY, ADOLESCENT, PREVENTION, CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.

Abstract

Introduction: adolescent pregnancy is a public health problem that involves physical, emotional, and social risks.

Objective: to identify knowledge needs regarding the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and the promotion of sexual education in adolescents.

Methods: face-to-face interviews with open questions were applied in order to obtain real data based on personal criteria of adolescents from the Alluriquín Parish, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province, during the period November 2023 - April 2024. The surveys were conducted with a total of 54 adolescents, from a universe of 80. The adolescents included were basically selected based on their interest in participating.

Results: in this diagnosis, behavioral patterns and needs were recorded in relation to the importance of preventing teenage pregnancies and how they negatively affect health and personal development. It is essential to address the social affront associated with teenage pregnancy and facilitate a supportive environment for adolescents to make good decisions. Conclusions: an intervention project was considered to measure variables that allow a more in-depth determination of learning needs on the subject in this population.

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2024-12-23

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Aguilar-Berrezueta RJ, Estrella-López BC, Guida-Acevedo GN, López-Pérez VL, Rovira-Rubio JF. Knowledge needs on the prevention of unwanted pregnancies in adolescents from the Alluriquín Parish, Santo Domingo. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 23 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];28(2):e6581. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/6581

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024): Suplemento 2

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