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Trends in Hispanic Teen Births: Differences Across States


  Author: Kerry Franzetta, Erin Schelar, Jennifer Manlove
Publisher: Child Trends
Publication: Child Trends Research Brief No. 2007-22
Document Date:                  November 2007
Category: Sexuality > Abortion/Birth Control
Related Categories:
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Motherhood
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Pregnancy
Children > Children Born Out of Wedlock
Parenthood/Childrearing > Unwed Mothers
Sexuality > Abstinence/Chastity
 

The research brief provides state-level information on births to Hispanic teens.  The report recommends that pregnancy programs targeting Hispanic teens should have staff who are familiar with the culture and recognize the discord that exists between current U.S. teen pregnancy prevention programs which advocate for delayed parenthood and the Hispanic emphasis on family and motherhood.

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