Publications by authors named "Jessie Clyde"
Reprod Health Matters
May 2013
Article Synopsis
- The rights of adolescents in international law have shifted towards recognizing their capacity for decision-making rather than just protection.
- A study in Mexico City examined how regulations and clinical attitudes affect adolescent girls' access to abortion information and services, revealing mixed support from providers regarding the need for adult accompaniment.
- Recommendations include clarifying consent requirements, ensuring adolescents can access information without needing an adult, and improving privacy and confidentiality in clinics to promote both protection and autonomy.
Stud Fam Plann
March 2012
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean face tough choices around unwanted pregnancies due to legal restrictions and cultural opposition to abortion.
- The study looks into how peers, family, partners, and healthcare providers influence young people's decisions about continuing or terminating pregnancies in Mexico City, shortly after abortion became legal in 2007.
- Findings highlight that while teens have their own preferences, parental wishes often take precedence; the study suggests the need for better sexuality education, constructive parental involvement, and confidential counseling for adolescents.
