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Jamaica’s policy for the school reintegration of school-age mothers. How are we doing and where do we need to go?
This paper examines the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica, the girls most affected, and where and when they are most vulnerable.
Prevalence and correlates of sexual risk behaviors among Jamaican adolescents
Despite high levels of sexual activity and risk behaviors among Jamaican youth, few population-based studies have examined their prevalence or correlates.
The influence of early sexual debut and sexual violence on adolescent pregnancy: a matched case-control study in Jamaica
CONTEXT: Contraceptive knowledge and use at first sex have increased over time among Jamaican adolescents, yet high unintended pregnancy rates persist. More information on risk factors for adolescent pregnancy is needed to inform programs.