Abstract
Objective: To analyze risk factors for pregnancy in adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in the Maternal and Child Specialized Reference Unit (UREMIA); verify the use of contraceptive methods in the population specified above; to verify the socioeconomic profile of the adolescents' family. Methods: Quantitative descriptive observational study, aimed at collecting data on the factors that lead adolescents to become pregnant. The population of this study is composed of pregnant adolescents, aged between 10 and 19 years old. Results: 30.4% had sex at the age of 13 and 14, 39.3% answered that they are single. Most adolescents are aware of STIs (72.7%) and 54.1% of these guidelines were given mainly at school. 54.6% said they used contraception. 48.8% have incomplete elementary education. 45.6% stated that they are the daughters of single mothers. 51.5% of young women have a family income of up to one minimum wage and 91.1% know other young women who became pregnant. Conclusion: Adolescents have started a sexual life early, favoring a possible pregnancy in adolescence. The low socioeconomic status, the low level of education of the mother and adolescent and a poor family relationship are also factoring that predispose a possible pregnancy in adolescence.
Keywords: Pregnancy, Adolescence, Sexuality