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Preventing unwanted adolescent pregnancy: a cognitive-behavioral approach

Preventing unwanted adolescent pregnancy: a cognitive-behavioral approach

Authors :
Steven P. Schinke
Lewayne D. Gilchrist
Richard W. Small
Source :
The American journal of orthopsychiatry. 49(1)
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

Teenage pregnancy is a growing social problem in the United States. Past interventive failures and current research suggest new directions for primary prevention. A comprehensive prevention program is outlined, and training techniques based on a cognitive-behavioral approach are proposed to help adolescents acquire skills necessary to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Details

ISSN :
00029432
Volume :
49
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The American journal of orthopsychiatry
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....ac2125b9a8b62a294e15c16087e35e85