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Association of Early Childbearing and Low Cognitive Ability


  Author: Darlene L. Shearer, Beverly A. Mulvihill, Lorraine V. Klerman, Jan L. Wallander, Mary E. Hovinga, David T. Redden
Publisher: The Alan Guttmacher Institute
Publication: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Vol. 34 No. 5
Document Date:                  October 01, 2002
Category: Sexuality > Premarital Sex
Related Categories:
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Motherhood
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Pregnancy
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity
Education > Learning Disabilities/Special Education
Sexuality > Sexual Initiation Age
 

This article demonstrates that young females with low cognitive ability have an increased likelihood of early sexual activity and teenage childbearing.  It suggests that research should be done to design programs that meet the specific needs of these young women.

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