LatinaLista — Today marks the 11th annual observance of The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Though the most recent data shows that the U.S. teen pregnancy rate is now at a nearly 40-year low, it’s still higher than other developed countries and too many young Latinas are still becoming mothers before their time. The [...]
New Latina teen pregnancy survey highlights the differences among Latinos
LatinaLista — A new report about Latina teen pregnancy doesn’t just examine the issue but, for the first time, breaks down the differences found among Latino families and how they contribute to Latina teens having the highest rates of teen pregnancies and births. Last week, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy released [...]
The “sex talk” from parents could help prevent rising teenage pregnancies in Latino communities
LatinaLista — Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. In the United States, 53% of Latina teens become pregnant at least once before the age of 20. While there are various reasons for this high number within the Latino community — peer pressure, low self-esteem — a major contributor is that Latino parents [...]
