International Handbook of Adolescent Pregnancy [recurso electrónico] Medical, Psychosocial, and Public Health Responses

The rates are on the decline worldwide. But adolescent pregnancies still occur, placing millions of girls each year at risk for medical complications and social isolation and their babies for severe health problems-especially when prenatal care is inadequate or nonexistent. But as the opportunity for young women and girls increases around the world, adolescent pregnancy will continue to decline. Featuring reports from countries across the developed and developing worlds, the__International Handbook of Adolescent Pregnancy__ analyzes the scope of the problem and the diversity of social and professional responses. Its biological/ecological perspective identifies factors influencing childhood pregnancy, as well as outcomes, challenges and needs of very young mothers as they differ across nations and regions. Salient comparisons are made as cultural contexts and community support vary widely and attention is paid to issues such as child marriage, LGBT concerns and the impact of religion and politics on health care, particularly access to contraception, abortion and other services. This global coverage heightens the understanding of readers involved in care, education and prevention programs and otherwise concerned with the psychosocial development, reproductive health and general well-being of girls. Included in the __Handbook:__ * Biological influences of adolescent pregnancy. * Adolescent maternal health and childbearing. * Adolescent pregnancy and mental health. * International perspectives on adolescent fathers. * Adolescent pregnancy as a feminist issue. * Adolescent pregnancy as a social problem. * Plus viewpoints from more than thirty countries. As a unique source of up-to-date findings and clear-headed analysis, the __International Handbook of Adolescent Pregnancy__ is a go-to reference for practitioners and researchers in maternal and child health, pediatrics, adolescent medicine and global health. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv An International Perspective on Adolescent Pregnancy....Pages 1-38 Biological Determinants and Influences Affecting Adolescent Pregnancy....Pages 39-53 Adolescent Pregnancy: Sexual and Reproductive Health....Pages 55-78 Adolescent Pregnancy and Mental Health....Pages 79-102 Pregnancy, Marriage, and Fatherhood in Adolescents: A Critical Review of the Literature....Pages 103-128 Adolescent Pregnancy: A Feminist Issue....Pages 129-145 Teenage Pregnancy as a Social Problem: A Comparison of Sweden and the United States....Pages 147-157 Adolescent Pregnancy Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teens....Pages 159-169 Teenage Pregnancy in Argentina: A Reality....Pages 171-189 Adolescent Pregnancy in Australia....Pages 191-203 Adolescent Pregnancy in Canada: Multicultural Considerations, Regional Differences, and the Legacy of Liberalization....Pages 205-223 Adolescent Pregnancy in Chile: A Social, Cultural, and Political Analysis....Pages 225-240 Adolescent Pregnancy in Colombia: The Price of Inequality and Political Conflict....Pages 241-255 Adolescent Pregnancy in Costa Rica....Pages 257-279 Adolescent Pregnancy in Eastern Europe....Pages 281-291 Adolescent Pregnancy in France....Pages 293-313 Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood in Germany....Pages 315-339 Adolescent Girls and Health in India....Pages 341-357 Sociocultural Context of Adolescent Pregnancy, Sexual Relationships in Indonesia, and Their Implications for Public Health Policies....Pages 359-378 An Iraqi-Specific Perspective on Adolescent Pregnancy....Pages 379-399 Adolescent Pregnancy in Ireland (Eire): Medical, Psychosocial, and Public Health Responses....Pages 401-417 Adolescent Heath, Public Health Responses, and Sex Education Program in Japan....Pages 419-431 Adolescent Pregnancy in Mexico....Pages 433-447 Adolescent Pregnancy in the Netherlands....Pages 449-463 Adolescent Pregnancy in Nicaragua: Trends, Policies, and Practices....Pages 465-483 Adolescent Pregnancy in Nigeria....Pages 485-504 Adolescent Pregnancy in the Philippines....Pages 505-522 Adolescent Pregnancy in Portugal....Pages 523-534 Adolescent Pregnancy in Russia....Pages 535-543 Pregnancy Among Young Women in South Africa....Pages 545-561 Silent Cry: Adolescent Pregnancy in South Korea....Pages 563-574 Teenage Pregnancy in Spain....Pages 575-584 Adolescent Pregnancy in Sweden....Pages 585-598 Adolescent Pregnancy in Switzerland....Pages 599-604 Adolescent Pregnancy in Turkey....Pages 605-625 Adolescent Pregnancy in Uganda....Pages 627-641 Adolescent Pregnancy in the United Kingdom....Pages 643-659 Adolescent Pregnancy in the United States....Pages 661-681 Vietnam: The Doi Moi Era and Changes in Young People’s Lives....Pages 683-706 Back Matter....Pages 707-712 The Rates Are On The Decline Worldwide. But Adolescent Pregnancies Still Occur, Placing Millions Of Girls Each Year At Risk For Medical Complications And Social Isolation, And Their Babies For Severe Health Problems--especially When Prenatal Care Is Inadequate Or Nonexistent. But As The Opportunity For Young Women And Girls Increases Around The World, Adolescent Pregnancy Will Continue To Decline. Featuring Reports From Countries Across The Developed And Developing Worlds, The International Handbook Of Adolescent Pregnancy Analyzes The Scope Of The Problem And The Diversity Of Social And Professional Responses. Its Biological/ecological Perspective Identifies Factors Influencing Childhood Pregnancy, As Well As Outcomes, Challenges, And Needs Of Very Young Mothers As They Differ Across Nations And Regions. Salient Comparisons Are Made As Cultural Contexts And Community Support Vary Widely, And Attention Is Paid To Issues Such As Child Marriage, Lgbt Concerns, And The Impact Of Religion And Politics On Health Care, Particularly Access To Contraception, Abortion, And Other Services. This Global Coverage Heightens The Understanding Of Readers Involved In Care, Education, And Prevention Programs, And Otherwise Concerned With The Psychosocial Development, Reproductive Health, And General Well-being Of Girls--provided By Publisher. An International Perspective On Adolescent Pregnancy -- Biological Influences Of Adolescent Pregnancy -- Adolescent Maternal Health And Childbearing -- Adolescent Pregnancy And Mental Health -- International View Of Adolescent Fathers -- Adolescent Pregnancy: A Feminist Issue -- Adolescent Pregnancy As A Social Problem -- Adolescent Pregnancy And Lgbtq -- Argentina -- Australia -- Canada -- Chile -- Colombia -- Costa Rica -- Eastern Europe -- France -- Germany -- India -- Indonesia -- Iraq -- Ireland -- Japan -- Mexico -- Netherlands -- Nicaragua -- Nigeria -- Philippines -- Portugal -- Russia -- South Africa -- South Korea -- Spain -- Sweden -- Switzerland -- Turkey -- Uganda -- United Kingdom -- United States -- Vietnam. Andrew L. Cherry, Mary E. Dillon, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. The rates are on the decline worldwide. But adolescent pregnancies still occur, placing millions of girls each year at risk for medical complications and social isolation, and their babies for severe health problems--especially when prenatal care is inadequate or nonexistent. But as the opportunity for young women and girls increases around the world, adolescent pregnancy will continue to decline. Featuring reports from countries across the developed and developing worlds, the International Handbook of Adolescent Pregnancy analyzes the scope of the problem and the diversity of social and professional responses. Its biological/ecological perspective identifies factors influencing childhood pregnancy, as well as outcomes, challenges, and needs of very young mothers as they differ across nations and regions. Salient comparisons are made as cultural contexts and community support vary widely, and attention is paid to issues such as child marriage, LGBT concerns, and the impact of religion and politics on health care, particularly access to contraception, abortion, and other services. This global coverage heightens the understanding of readers involved in care, education, and prevention programs, and otherwise concerned with the psychosocial development, reproductive health, and general well-being of girls. Included in the Handbook: Biological influences of adolescent pregnancy. Adolescent maternal health and childbearing. Adolescent pregnancy and mental health. International perspectives on adolescent fathers. Adolescent pregnancy as a feminist issue. Adolescent pregnancy as a social problem. Plus viewpoints from more than thirty countries. As a unique source of up-to-date findings and clear-headed analysis, the International Handbook of Adolescent Pregnancy is a go-to reference for practitioners and researchers in maternal and child health, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and global health