Document Type
Oral Presentation
Publication Date
Spring 4-19-2024
Date Assignment Submitted
2024
Abstract
The United States holds the highest teen birth rates among industrialized nations, presenting significant risks not only to teenage mothers in terms of education, employment, and health but also affecting their children and society at large. This study compares Mississippi and Massachusetts - the states with the highest and lowest teen birth rates, respectively - to explore the socioeconomic, educational, and legislative factors influencing these disparities. Through analysis of state-specific data and policies, the research identifies key drivers of teen pregnancy rates, including access to sex education, healthcare, and contraception, alongside cultural attitudes and economic conditions.
Publisher
Lynn University
Conference/Symposium
Lynn University Student Research Symposium
Contest
Oral Presentation
City/State
Boca Raton, FL
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Instructor
Dr. Joanna F. Sackel
Recommended Citation
Bastos, D., Prieto, G., & Desravines, A. (2024, April 19). The issue of teen pregnancy in America [Oral presentation]. Lynn University Student Research Symposium, Boca Raton, FL, United States.
The Issue of Teen Pregnancy in America
