Asked by Kaeleigh Anstine on May 15, 2024

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Research on contraceptive use in adolescents indicates that ______.

A) nearly 90% use some form of birth control
B) friends often discourage the use of birth control
C) many use birth control only sporadically
D) boys are more likely than girls to suggest birth control

Contraceptive Use

The employment of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy as a part of sexual activity.

Sporadically

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

  • Capture the expanse of sexual activity and contraceptive usage among adolescents and its sequential effects.
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Gerard DephillipsMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Research on contraceptive use in adolescents indicates that many use birth control only sporadically. While some studies show high rates of contraceptive use among adolescents, there is still a significant proportion who do not use it consistently or correctly, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy.