UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AND SEX-EDUCATION IN CHILE - A BEHAVIORAL-MODEL

Authors
HEROLD JM THOMPSON NJ VALENZUELA MS MORRIS L
Citation
Jm. Herold et al., UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AND SEX-EDUCATION IN CHILE - A BEHAVIORAL-MODEL, Journal of Biosocial Science, 26(4), 1994, pp. 427-439
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Social Sciences, Biomedical",Demografy,"Public, Environmental & Occupation Heath
Journal title
Journal of Biosocial Science → ACNP
ISSN journal
00219320
Volume
26
Issue
4
Year of publication
1994
Pages
427 - 439
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9320(1994)26:4<427:UPASIC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
This study analysed factors associated with unintended pregnancy among adolescent and young adult women in Santiago, Chile. Three variations of a behavioural model were developed. Logistic regression showed tha t the effect of sex education on unintended pregnancy works through th e use of contraception. Other significant effects were found for varia bles reflecting socioeconomic status and a woman's acceptance of her s exuality. The results also suggested that labelling affects measuremen t of 'unintended' pregnancy.