NURSING'S ROLE IN CONTRACEPTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Authors

  • Kridsana Pingwong Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai University, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand
  • Khwanchanok Hjalmarsson Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai University, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand

Keywords:

contraception, adolescents, role of nursing

Abstract

           Although the global teenage pregnancy rate is decreasing, in Thailand, adolescents are engaging in sexual behavior at an earlier age, and many of them have more than one sexual partner. The lack of sufficient knowledge to prevent pregnancy may lead to unintended pregnancies, abortions, and sexually transmitted diseases. The use of effective contraception methods is, therefore, fundamental to preventing teenage pregnancy. Thailand is guided by the National Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Solution 2017–2026 policy, where nurses play a crucial role in its implementation. Their responsibilities include increasing knowledge, providing counseling for teenagers, and assisting them in choosing a suitable birth control method. Therefore, nurses must have updated knowledge about contraception to keep pace with current changes, enabling them to practice nursing effectively and increase birth control rates among teenagers engaging in risky sexual behavior. This ensures that teenagers have access to accurate and appropriate birth control methods.

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2023-12-29

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Pingwong, K. ., & Hjalmarsson, K. . (2023). NURSING’S ROLE IN CONTRACEPTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS. JOURNAL OF THE POLICE NURSES AND HEALTH SCIENCE, 15(2), 447–453. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/policenurse/article/view/267037

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