How does being pregnant affect a teenage mother? Article

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many live births were reported for every 1,000 adolescent females between the ages of 15 and 19 in 2016?

• 10.3

• 15.3

• 20.3

• 25.3

What is one of the barriers to mental health treatment for teenage mothers?

• Availability of support groups

• Lack of time due to the demands of parenting

• Access to online resources

• High levels of motivation

What can high levels of depression in teenage mothers affect?

• The mother's physical health only

• The child's cognitive and emotional development

• The father's involvement

• The family's financial status

Which publication reported that symptoms of depression were 2 to 4 times higher in teen mothers compared to their childless peers?

• The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• The Journal of Adolescent Health

• The New England Journal of Medicine

What is one of the social effects of being a pregnant teen?

• Increased support from peers

• Less discrimination and shaming

• Isolation leading to poor health outcomes

• Improved relationships with others

According to a 2012 study, why do young mothers receive less social support compared to adult mothers?

• They have more support networks

• They tend to overestimate their support networks when pregnant

• They have better health outcomes

• They have more ability to maintain relationships

What percentage of teen mothers went on to marry by the time their child was 5 years old, according to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy?

• 50 percent

• 34 percent

• 25 percent

• 60 percent

What is a common experience for pregnant teens in school?

• Increased support from teachers

• Exclusion from activities related to pregnancy

• No discrimination from classmates

• Special privileges in school

What is a potential economic effect of being a teen mom?

• Higher likelihood of completing high school

• Lower risk of living in poverty

• Increased reliance on public assistance

• More time and energy for education

What percentage of young mothers earned a diploma or a GED by the age of 22?

• 50 percent

• 34 percent

• 75 percent

• 60 percent