Caregivers of youth in foster care in Texas and their role in contraception decision-making for adolescents in care

Authors

Shelby Edmondson
Ana Belen Conrado
Hilda Loria
Jill McLeigh
Jasmin A. Tiro
Simon C. Lee
Jenny K.R. Francis

Files

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2023.109993

Description

This study describes the perspectives of caregivers of youth in foster care in Texas about the caregiver’s role in adolescent contraception decision-making for adolescents in their care, particularly for long-acting reversible contraception. The study also explores how providers and foster care agencies can better support pregnancy prevention for youth in care.

Publication Date

6-2023

Keywords

Pediatrics, Foster Care, Healthcare

Recommended Citation

Edmondson, Shelby; Conrado, Ana Belen; Loria, Hilda; McLeigh, Jill; Tiro, Jasmin A.; Lee, Simon C.; and Francis, Jenny K.R., "Caregivers of youth in foster care in Texas and their role in contraception decision-making for adolescents in care" (2023). Rees-Jones Center Publications. 10.
https://scholarlycollection.childrens.com/rjfcce-pub/10

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