Resumen

ALVAREZ FUMERO, Roberto Tomas. The role of the pediatrician in the prevention of adolescent fertility. Rev Cubana Pediatr [online]. 2022, vol.94, n.4  Epub 18-Nov-2022. ISSN 1561-3119.

Adolescent fertility in Cuba is high and shows resistance to its reduction in recent years despite the actions taken. To promote responsible sexuality in adolescents, a different and particular action of pediatricians is required. The objective of this collaboration is to provide elements that sensitize and involve Cuban pediatricians to offer guidance to adolescents on the exercise of a full, free and responsible sexuality, which contributes to the reduction of fertility and comprehensive care of sexual and reproductive health. The method used was the review of current legislation and the recommendations of several international pediatric societies, regarding the role and importance of the specialty in the prevention of adolescent pregnancy. The advantages of the pediatrician for the prevention of adolescent fertility are highlighted, the skills they must acquire to inform and guide adolescents are explained, the barriers that the pediatrician must face to favor the access of adolescents to prevent fertility are analyzed, and the specific recommendations for the action of the pediatrician in the prevention of adolescent fertility are exposed. It is concluded that Cuban pediatricians can contribute to the reduction of fertility and improve the comprehensive care of sexual and reproductive health of adolescents.

Palabras clave : adolescent fertility; pediatrician; sexual and reproductive health.

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