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What is Healthcare Leaders

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Socio-Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy and Contemporary Prevention Measures
A person who is the “visionary” for a healthcare organization; on the organizational chart, the first and second tiers are usually leaders; that person who supervises and sets the direction, goals, and objectives, and has fiscal responsibility for the organization.
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Teenage Pregnancy: From Research and Theory to Practice
Sandra E. Handwerk (Albany State University, USA) and Katherine Handwerk (Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 32
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6108-8.ch001
Abstract
This chapter discusses the role of healthcare leaders in reducing teenage pregnancy and in determining the scope and depth of teenage pregnancy in a community. The chapter examines current behavior change theories and the importance of using evidence-based programming to increase the success of teenage pregnancy prevention programs. The chapter will create the foundation for change and through interface with other chapters will provide a comprehensive picture of teenage pregnancy within a healthcare leadership context.
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