Adolescent pregnancy and completion of basic education: a study of young people in three state capital cities in Brazil

Almeida, Maria da Conceição Chagas de; Aquino, Estela M. L.

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“…The associations of sex without protection with low maternal school education, studying at a public school, working and the races/skin colors black, indigenous and yellow indicate social inequality in the exposure to this risk behavior among adolescents in the country . In a population study on sexual, contraceptive and reproductive behavior of 2,991 women from 15 to 20 years in the National Demographic and Health Research of Children and Women, in 2006 , the poorest and least educated adolescents had more unprotected behavior, i.e., lowest percentage of contraceptive use at the first intercourse and at current use when compared to youngsters in better social conditions 14 . In Brazil, teenage pregnancy is related to lower family income, school dropout in primary education for both gender and higher possibility to perform abortions 14,29,30 .…”

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“…In a population study on sexual, contraceptive and reproductive behavior of 2,991 women from 15 to 20 years in the National Demographic and Health Research of Children and Women, in 2006 , the poorest and least educated adolescents had more unprotected behavior, i.e., lowest percentage of contraceptive use at the first intercourse and at current use when compared to youngsters in better social conditions 14 . In Brazil, teenage pregnancy is related to lower family income, school dropout in primary education for both gender and higher possibility to perform abortions 14,29,30 . Moreover, early integration at work may induce maturity and the adoption of adult roles prematurely, besides reinforcing unhealthy behaviors and even stimulating the formation of a new family 31 .…”

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“…Evidence shows that an increased student involvement with the school and the presence of programs on sexual and reproductive health is associated with later sexual initiation and unprotected sex 25,33,34 . Most young Brazilian who became pregnant before the age of 20 did so for lack or failure of contraception 14 . A study in 27 Latin American countries found that, in most countries, the school curriculum lacks information on sex education, including the prevention of HIV and other STDs.…”

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“…But since 2007, the incidence in young rose up to 10.9/100,000 inhabitants/year in 2011 13 . Another factor that can be avoided by using condoms is unwanted pregnancies, which besides compromising sexual and emotional development, is associated with the dropping out of school 14,15 and worst jobs opportunities 16 . On the National Survey on Demography and Health, in 2006, 16.2% of adolescents of 15 -19 years of age were already mothers and 13.5% had two or more children 17 .…”

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Sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents, National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE 2012)

Oliveira-Campos

Nunes

Madeira

et al. 2014

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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ABSTRACT:Objective: This study describes the sexual behavior among students who participated in the National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE) 2012 and investigates whether social inequalities, the use of psychoactive substances and the dissemination of information on sexual and reproductive health in school are associated with differences in behavior. Methodology: The response variable was the sexual behavior described in three categories (never had sexual intercourse, had protected sexual intercourse, had unprotected sexual intercourse). The explanatory variables were grouped into socio-demographic characteristics, substance use and information on sexual and reproductive health in school. Variables associated with the conduct and unprotected sex were identified through multinomial logistic regression, using "never had sexual intercourse" as a reference. Results: Over nearly a quarter of the adolescents have had sexual intercourse in life, being more frequent among boys. About 25% did not use a condom in the last intercourse. Low maternal education and work increased the chance of risky sexual behavior. Any chance of protected and unprotected sex increased with the number of psychoactive substances used. Among those who don't receive guidance on the prevention of pregnancy in school, the chance to have sexual intercourse increased, with the largest magnitude for unprotected sex (OR = 1.41 and OR = 1.87 ). Conclusion: The information on preventing pregnancy and STD/ AIDS need to be disseminated before the 9 th grade. Social inequalities negatively affect risky sexual behavior. Substance use is strongly associated with unprotected sex. Information on the prevention of pregnancy and STD/AIDS need to be disseminated early.

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Sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents, National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE 2012)

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Nunes

Madeira

et al. 2014

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“…A study by Almeida and Aquino 31 showed that elementary education is often not finished by girls with history of adolescent pregnancy. Jorge et al 32 reported that there is also a relationship between low education level and recurrence of pregnancy during adolescence in association with the social vulnerability experienced by these girls.…”

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Spatial distribution of pregnancy in adolescence and associations with socioeconomic and social responsibility indicators: State of Minas Gerais, Southeast of Brazil

Roza¹,

Martinez²

2015

Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.

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PURPOSE:To describe associations between pregnancy rates in adolescence and socioeconomic and social responsibility indicators in the municipalities of the State of Minas Gerais, Southeast of Brazil, in the year of 2010. METHODS: Ecological study using data from the Brazilian Live Birth Information System (SINASC). The percentage of live births to adolescent mothers (LBAM) for each municipality was calculated based on the quotient between number of born alive infants of mothers aged 10-19 years old and total number of live births in the year of 2010. Fully Bayesian models were used to obtain the percentages of LBAM adjusted for spatial effects and to assess possible associations with socioeconomic and social responsibility indicators. RESULTS: The crude percentage of LBAM for the total number of live births in the municipalities of Minas Gerais in 2010 ranged from 0 to 46.4%, with median percentage being 19.6% and the first and third quartiles being 15.6 and 23.1%, respectively. This study has demonstrated a close relationship between adolescent pregnancy and socioeconomic indicators. LBAM percentages were found to be higher in municipalities with low population density, low human development index and other low development indicators. CONCLUSION: The strong relationship between LBAM percentages and socioeconomic indicators suggests that adolescent pregnancy is more a social than a biological problem. Therefore, programs and actions should go beyond sexual education and information on preventive health methods. ResumoOBJETIVO: Descrever as associações entre os percentuais de gravidez na adolescência e indicadores socioeconômicos e de responsabilidade social dos municípios do estado de Minas Gerais, sudeste do Brasil, no ano de 2010. MÉTODOS: Estudo ecológico, utilizando dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Nascidos Vivos (SINASC). O percentual de nascidos vivos de mães adolescentes (LBAM) para cada município foi calculado segundo o quociente entre o número de nascidos vivos de mães com idade entre 10 e 19 anos e o número total de nascidos vivos registrados no ano de 2010. Modelos totalmente bayesianos foram utilizados para a obtenção de percentuais de LBAM ajustados por efeitos espaciais e para avaliar as possíveis associações com os indicadores socioeconômicos e de responsabilidade social. RESULTADOS: Os percentuais brutos de LBAM em relação ao total de nascidos vivos nos municípios de Minas Gerais no ano de 2010 variaram de 0 a 46,4%, com uma mediana de 19,6%. O primeiro e o terceiro quartis são, respectivemente, 15,6 e 23,1%. O estudo evidenciou uma estreita relação entre a gravidez na adolescência e indicadores econômicos e sociais. Os percentuais de LBAM se mostraram maiores nos municípios com menor tamanho populacional, menores valores do Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano e menores valores de outros indicadores de desenvolvimento. CONCLUSÃO: A forte relação entre os percentuais de LBAM e os indicadores sociais e econômicos sugerem que a gravidez adolescente é muito mais um problema social que biol...

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Contextual factors associated with sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents

Oliveira-Campos¹,

Giatti²,

Malta³

et al. 2013

Annals of Epidemiology

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Adolescent pregnancy and completion of basic education: a study of young people in three state capital cities in Brazil

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Sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents, National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE 2012)

Sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents, National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (PeNSE 2012)

Spatial distribution of pregnancy in adolescence and associations with socioeconomic and social responsibility indicators: State of Minas Gerais, Southeast of Brazil

Contextual factors associated with sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents

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