Educación en salud como estrategia de prevención de embarazo adolescente

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence represents the transition phase between childhood and adulthood. According to the definition of the World Health Organization, it extends from 10 to 19 years of age. During this period, reproductive capacity develops, and it is common for adolescents to express a greater interest in sexuality, which carries the potential risk of unwanted pregnancies or the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases. Objective: Analyze the effectiveness of educational programs designed to prevent pregnancy in adolescents with regard to the offer of health education provided by primary care. Methodology: Descriptive study with a logical deductive method, through the review of bibliographic sources, through an analysis and synthesis of various updated scientific articles compiled from high-impact digital repositories such as PUBMED, ELSEIVER, GOOGLE ESCOLAR. Conclusion: Educational interventions to prevent pregnancy in adolescents prove to be effective in improving knowledge and modifying attitudes and rates of contraceptive use, although no statistically significant differences were found. Keywords: teenage pregnancy, health education, prevention and promotion of teenage pregnancy.