Dependent Adolescent Pregnancy Rates and Risk Factors for Pregnancy in the Military Health Care System

Adolescent pregnancy is related to negative outcomes for adolescents (e.g., school drop-out, poverty) and is financially costly for society. This study examined the incidence of and risk factors for pregnancy among female military dependents in San Antonio, Texas. Findings suggested that incidence rates among military-insured female dependents are lower than overall United States incidence rates, and age and previous contraceptive prescription were associated with increased risk for adolescent pregnancy.