Abstract

OURO, Ana Margarida  and  LEAL, Isabel Pereira. O ventre sacia-se, os olhos não: O suporte social em adolescentes que prosseguiram a gravidez e mulheres que recorreram à interrupção voluntária da gravidez na adolescência . Aná. Psicológica [online]. 1998, vol.16, n.3, pp.441-446. ISSN 0870-8231.

The present paper presents a study concerning adolescent pregnancy decision. Its purpose was to investigate the characteristics associated with adolescents who maintained their pregnancy and those who chose induced abortion, mainly regarding social support and its characteristics.

Keywords : Adolescent pregnancy; pregnancy decision; induced abortion; social support.

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