Many Sexually Active American Adolescents Fail to Avoid Pregnancy Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

Many sexually active American adolescents fail to avoid pregnancy because

• A) low sex guilt inhibits the careful planning of contraceptive use.
• B) they are uncomfortable discussing contraception with their sexual partner.
• C) sex education courses have actually discouraged contraceptive use.
• D) of all of these reasons.

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