Running head: prevention of pregnancy among the Hispanic. The social and cultural contexts of pregnancy: a study of Hispanic teenagers one school in the US

Cultura de los Cuidados

关键词: Embarazos;    Prevención;    Adolescentes;    Estudiantes;    Hispanos;    Estados Unidos;   

DOI  :  10.14198/cuid.2001.9.07

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this study was to explore the sociocultural contexts of teenage pregnancy among Hispanic students in an urban vocational high school. Qualitative data through interview was drawn from a group of fourteen students, both males and females who are between the ages of 13-18 years. Guiding questions used for interview focused on informant's perceptions and expectations regarding gender roles, dating and parenting as well as family values and expectations on these variables. Findings indicated the strong influence of indigenous value orientations on teenager's perceptions and expectations of themselves and their peers. Early sexual activity was an associated expectation of dating and heterosexual relationships. Gender roles and dating expectations were consistent between parents and teenagers. Informants showed awareness of difficulties involved with teenage parenting through personal experiences and stories related by others. Results from the study guided the recommendations for the development of the pregnancy prevention program targeting Hispanic teens in the school. Study limitations include the small sample size and limited generalization of findings to this group of teenagers.

【 授权许可】

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