Estrategias de planificación familiar para la prevención del embarazo en adolescentes

Abstract

Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood; during this period there are various behavioural, emotional and physical changes, and for this reason, the integral participation of the family, education and public organisations is essential in order to contribute to the well-being of adolescents. In recent years, there has been an increase in the rate of pregnancies at this stage of life, which is why strategies have been established worldwide and nationally to minimise the fertility rate, among which are: sex education, the use of contraceptives and appropriate family planning strategies for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy. Objective: To determine the family planning strategies used in our setting as a method of preventing early pregnancy by reviewing scientific evidence. Methodology: A descriptive documentary review study was carried out in different international databases such as Pubmed, Medscape, Google Academic and Elsevier over the last 5 years. Conclusion: It is concluded that the main strategies used in countries with higher rates of teenage pregnancy are to improve education on early sexuality management; for states to review their public health policies on teenage pregnancy prevention; and to adopt health education programmes that involve adolescents, the family, the school and the community.