Early childbirth among foster youth: A latent class analysis to determine subgroups at increased risk
Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2019
Suggested Citation
King, B., Eastman, A. L., Grinnell‐Davis, C., & Aparicio, E. (2019). Early childbirth among foster youth: A latent class analysis to determine subgroups at increased risk. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 51(4), 229–238. https://doi.org/10.1363/psrh.12124
Conclusions
Identifiable subgroups of female foster youth are at heightened risk of early childbirth and may benefit from early intervention, enhanced support and access to reliable, ongoing sexual and reproductive health care.