The problem with teen pregnancy is that it requires society's intervention. This debate is from the perspective of adolescents and is absent from medical, ethical, and political opinions on teenage pregnancy. According to Jewell, Tacchi, and Donovan (2000), teenage pregnancy is not a problem for adolescents themselves but rather a problem for society. The large number of unwanted pregnancies occur among unmarried teenagers. A number of adolescents do not want to become pregnant, although some do not object and others have ambivalent attitudes (Bruckner, Martin, & Bearman, 2004, p. 535-557). Therefore, by having a healthy understanding of the factors associated with pregnancy desire among adolescents, healthcare providers can better predict which adolescents are most at risk. Many teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have mixed feelings about giving birth. Although optimistic adolescents increase the risk of unprotected sex, some have tested negative on the spectrum of protection against early pregnancy. A careful and detailed study of attitudes indicates that a small number of adolescents have embraced pregnancy in the future; a large group of teenagers are unsure about getting pregnant. “Prevention programs need to focus more on the ambivalence that, if left unchecked, affects adolescents' motivation to delay sexual intercourse or consistently use effective contraception” Kalmuss, Davidson, Cohall, Laraque, & Cassell, 2003, p. 87-93). Tsai and Wong (2003) recognized many risk factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy. Influenza involves numerous sexual partners, drug abuse, unprotected sex, use or lack of contraceptives, poor attendance, academic performance and lack of family support, etc. Teenage pregnancy is a major problem in every healthcare system and affects young people. of the girl... middle of the paper... teenage pregnancy rate increases. The study was conducted in a city with a population of 10,000 within a health center located 25 miles from a major Midtown city. The health center location was 25 miles from a major Midwestern city. According to Crowley, 2001, the health center serves clients aged between 12 and 20 years. The inclusion criteria were girls between the ages of 13 and 18 and who had never been pregnant (p. 723). 202 girls accepted and were eligible to participate, including 148 as the final sample. 54 girls were excluded because they were already pregnant. All participants spoke English or Spanish. In conclusion, teenage pregnancy has been identified in the literature as a problem for adolescents, their families and society. The Teen Pregnancy Nursing Model will guide the study. The model theorizes that developmental maturity is related to those who are at risk for teen pregnancy.