What Do Parents Know and Believe About LARC Use in Teens?

Purpose: Unintended teen pregnancy continues to be a problem in both the United States and Delaware. Communication within families about reproductive health and sexual decision making can significantly impact the outcome of an adolescent's life. Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) methods have been shown to be the most effective form of birth control for women of all ages. There is a statewide emphasis on increasing LARC provision in Delaware, however there is limited data on parental preferences of its use in teens.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 17, 2018 Category: Child Development Authors: Krishna Wood White, Sarah Vater, Alexis Marvel Source Type: research