Discussion
Adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation because it poses serious health risks for the mother and the baby. Describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. Research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. Research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 years for your state and community. Has this rate increased or decreased? Discuss possible reasons for an increase or decrease.
Optional CAT I: Physical Health Risks to Teen Mom
Our main discussion question covers risk factors that would lead to the teen becoming pregnant.. Here I would like you to discuss a physical risk to the teen mom who is pregnant or giving birth and explain the cause or rationale, make this a physical risk factor not psych social . For example: The pregnant teen mom is at risk for ______________ because..... _____"
Providing and accurate answer and a link to your source will result in one of the six required substantial replies for the week.
Remember scholarly sources like your textbook are required. Posts that reference consumer web sites like Mayo Clinic, Web MD etc. will not earn credit. The question should focus on the United States Health Care system and population. You are allowed one attempt.
Optional CAT Question II Young Men and Teen Pregnancy
Class in the discussion of teen pregnancy the risk factors and the impact on young men is often left out. Teen fathers or fathers of teen girls' children are certainly part of the equation. Discuss and share current information on risk factors and impact of teen pregnancy on young men and on resources available to engage young men in prevention of teen pregnancy. As always answering the question correctly with scholarly current information will result in you earning credit for one substantial reply.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.