Sexual Coercion's Impact on Parent and School Connectedness among Rural Adolescents

Purpose: Rural youth have significant sexual health inequities, including unintended pregnancy. Healthy relationships, connectedness to parents and school, and communication are important protective factors. Sexual coercion is a risk factor for pregnancy. We examine the associations among sexual coercion, parent-child communication about sex, and connectedness with parents and school.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research