Abstract
Introduction: Adolescent sexuality and their attitudes towards contraceptive methods can be approached from different perspectives, on the one hand, there are those related to education in favor of the development of a positive sexuality, others in the field of the right of these people to know and explore their sexuality.
Objective: To analyze data collected on adolescent sexuality and attitudes towards the use of contraceptive methods in the last ten years at a global level.
Materials and Methods: This was quantitative research, which was developed from a descriptive and retrospective approach; this implied the search and identification of different research carried out worldwide with the purpose of locating data derived from the instruments applied in studies conducted.
Results: In Latin America and the Caribbean, research focuses on adolescent pregnancy as an indicator and its effects on the lives of adolescents; in Africa and Asia, sexual violence and cultural practices are seen as ways in which it is considered a health issue. Similarly, in Europe and Oceania the trends are preventive.
Discussion: Based on the research, the surveys that were applied and analyzed indicate that adolescents have knowledge and a favorable attitude towards the use of contraceptive methods. Conclusions: The results evidence a diversity of attitudes and behaviors among adolescents regarding the use of contraceptive methods. Although they recognize their importance, there are still challenges in the access and effective use of these methods.