While developing a conference for adolescents, the nurse prepares a handout describing socioeconomic and cultural factors that contribute to adolescent pregnancy. Which information should the nurse include in the handout?

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Poverty has long been identified as a risk factor for adolescent pregnancy. Adolescents from low-income families are more likely to experience obstacles accessing healthcare and education, and may lack positive role models or parental support that could encourage them to delay childbearing.

Answer: D 
 According to research, younger teens who become pregnant (around ages 13-15) are less likely to experience repeated pregnancies compared to those who become pregnant at a later age. However, this does not mean that early pregnancy is desirable or without risk.

While Developing a Conference for Adolescents, the Nurse Prepares a Handout