Attitudes and Experiences of South Carolina Adults who Experienced Unintended Teenage Pregnancy

 Please remember not to use references older than 5 years and it is based primarily on South Carolina. 1. Overview of Unintended Pregnancy 2. Unintended Pregnancy in South Carolina 3. Unintended Pregnancy in Orangeburg, South Carolina 4. Health risks associated with teenage pregnancy among African Americans 5. Disparities in Unintended Pregnancy among African Americans 6. Social Implications of Unintended Pregnancy 7. Health implications of Unintended Pregnancy • Prenatal care • Preterm birth • Breastfeeding • Financial implications • Mental Health 8. Factors Contributing to Unintended Pregnancy among African Americans • Cultural factors • Socio-Structural factors 9. Previous Research (strength and weaknesses) 10. Theoretical Frameworks Informing the Inquiry • Theory of Planned Behavior • Theory of Reasoned Action