Perceptions of Mexican Adolescents Regarding Pregnancy and Related Risks for Health and Self-Development

Designing Digital Tools Capable of Reaching Disadvantaged Adolescents and Improving their Sexual Health: A Mexican Experience

“…[5][6][7] Knowledge has been associated with postponing the age of sexual initiation, 8,9 but it also enhances understanding of the immediate and long-term consequences of decisions. 10 Designing strategies that contribute to a comprehensive sexual education for adolescents to broaden their knowledge on SRH is a fundamental step to achieving three of the United Nations (U.N.) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015: ensure healthy life styles and promote well-being, ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls. 11 In Mexico, the provision of adolescent health services continues to pose a challenge, as several barriers to the demand, supply, and environment conducive to SRH remain.…”

“…[25][26][27][28] The evidence points to important and complex transformations in the perceptions of the new generations, however, gender inequality continues to be one of the main axes along which to understand the relationships between men and women. 10,29 To strengthen the demand for SRH services, developed countries have advanced effective and easily available information through digital media; 30,31 however, efforts in middle-income countries have been modest and understudied. 32 Adolescents often encounter difficulties in accessing evidence-based information and quality health services.…”