Approximately 82% of teen pregnancies are unintended.Seventy percent of teens have had sex by their 19th birthday.Factors that contribute to an increased risk for teen pregnancy include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Peer pressure to begin sexual activity is a contributing factor toward teen pregnancy.Limited access to contraceptive devices and lack of accurate information about how to use these devices are also factors.Lack of appropriate role models,desire to alleviate or escape the present situation at home along with feelings of invincibility also contribute to teen pregnancy.Low self-esteem and the consequent inability to set limits on sexual activity place the adolescent at risk for teen pregnancy.Ambivalence toward sexuality and not planning intercourse are more likely to result in teen pregnancy.

Approximately 82% of Teen Pregnancies Are Unintended