Teenage Pregnancy School work

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2014

Globally, teenage pregnancy appears to burgeon everyday despite global efforts to tackle it. The much desirable wind of modernization and development seems to wreak havoc to the institutions of adolescent sexual health. The aim of this paper is to raise debates, discourses on the underpinning of teenage pregnancy and suggest solutions or newer perspectives to tackle the quagmire. The paper has used a review of literature methodology. Findings indicate that teenage pregnancy is a result of adolescent sexuality, alcohol and use of drugs, ineffective use, or lack of contraceptives, sexual abuse, media influence, childhood environment, low levels of skills for sexual negotiation, gender power imbalances, sexual coercion and violence, poverty, low socioeconomic status, and peer pressure, among others; teenage pregnancy dooms the future of the teenagers and families have a pivotal role of controlling teenage pregnancies; and there is an inextricable relationship between teenage pregnancies and HIV/AIDS prevalence. The paper recommends countries to bolster the adolescent sexual reproductive health education; invoking religious tenets and mythology; embracing cultural sexual mores and taboos; and having political and societal goodwill to counter cultural attack especially from the western world.

PRIZREN SOCIAL SCIENCE JOURNAL, 2020

Adolescent pregnancy is a problem that societies face, regardless of the level of development. Despite the availability of information and the availability of contraception, as well as the right to an abortion that is guaranteed in most of the modern societies, countries face many cases of adolescent pregnancies. Pregnancy in the period of adolescence irreversibly changes the lives of minors. It has influence on their health, their education, social life and their future as adults. Also, the families of the under-aged parents are directly affected by the consequences, disrupting the functionality of the family. In a wider sense, the health system and social functioning are burdened in their entirety. Therefore, it's important to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Contraception is the primary protection against unwanted pregnancy and insufficient and inconsistent application of contraception, as well as the lack of information among young people about the available methods of contraception can be one of the main causes of adolescent pregnancies. Integrated sexuality education for adolescents can be great benefit to educate adolescents about risk factors of pregnancy in early life. The influence of parents is crucial in the prevention of adolescent pregnancy. This paper intention is to analyses current situation on this topic, through available indicators on birth rates, maternal and children mortality worldwide. Qualitative research conducted between the student (18-22), should give more information about use of contraception between young people, their opinion about importance of contraception… Important questions are: Are they well informed about contraception; are the contraception products available; Are they feel free enough to talk with their parents on those topics...etc.

Background Teenage pregnancy is a major medical and socioeconomic burden in both the developed and developing countries. One third of the abortions performed yearly and 80% of abortion-related complications in Nigeria occur in adolescents. This study was conducted to assess the perception of teenagers in secondary school on teenage pregnancy. Methods The study is a descriptive cross sectional study involving teenagers in senior secondary classes of Ikeja High School, Ikeja, Lagos State. Results A total of 250 teenagers were recruited. The mean age was 15.1±0.4 years while the mean age of sexual debut was 15.4 years. Majority of participants were aware of teenage pregnancy and felt that lack of parental guidance was the major predisposing factor to teenage pregnancy. About 73% of the respondents were sexually active. Although majority were aware of the modern contraceptive methods, only 9.9% of the sexually active teenagers used contraceptives consistently. The fear of making others aware of their sexual activities was the major reason for the non-utilization of contraceptives. Conclusion There is a need for strong parental support and the establishment of more youth-friendly services in Lagos State.

According to the World Health Organization, about 16 million girls aged 15 to 19 years and two million girls under the age of 15 give birth every year. Worldwide, one in five girls has given birth by the age of 18. In the poorest regions of the world, this figure rises to over one in three girls. Almost all adolescent births about 95% occur in low and middle income countries. Within countries, adolescent births are more likely to occur among poor, less educated and rural populations. The term "adolescent" is often used synonymously with "teenager". In this sense "adolescent pregnancy" means pregnancy in a woman aged 10-19 years. In most statistics the age of the woman is defined as her age at the time the baby is born. Because a considerable difference exists between a 12 or 13 year old girl, and a young woman of say 19, authors sometimes distinguish between adolescents aged 15-19 years, and younger adolescents aged 10-14 years. Birth rates and pregnancy rates are counted per 1000 of a specific population. Statistics comparing the incidence between countries often give rates per 1000 adolescents aged 15-19 years. Sometimes statistical data on pregnancies and births among younger adolescents are also available. The pregnancy rate includes pregnancies ending in births and also pregnancies ending in abortion; the abortion rate is the number of (induced) abortions per 1000 women of a specific age. The abortion ratio is the percentage of pregnancies ending in (induced) abortion.

Quality and Safety in Health Care, 1997

Impact of Teenage Pregnancy & Prevention Strategies , 2024

Teenage pregnancy is a global phenomenon. It has serious negative impact on health, social & economical circumstance of the girl herself, family, community & the nation. Worldwide pregnancy complication is leading cause of death in women & pregnant teenagers. In the developing world approximately 2.5 million females aged 15-19 years have children and 3.9 million have abortions every year. India is home to 11% of teenage pregnancy worldwide. India is also home to one of highest number of teenage mothers. The early teenagers usually have first sexual activity in circumstances of coercion or violence and over 1/3 of them get married or are married off. Rest, live in pathetic situations. Although in India according to stringent POCSO act any sexual activity amongst, below 18 years is a punishable offence. But clandestine use of contraceptive, abortion, tampering with age certificate, ignorance from family and community is not uncommon specially for girl child. What we see & hear is not always truth.

Teen pregnancy is a concern not only for parents, but for the society and nation as well due to the numerous risks that come along with it (Lanquille, 2007). Teen pregnancy has been linked to deaths and other subsequent related psychological consequences, such as trauma and depression, as well as to socioeconomic issues such as financial hurdles and social isolation (Languille, 2007, p. 1601). So far, risk factors such as lack of sexual knowledge and reproductive health awareness have been associated with teen pregnancy. However, seldom considered factors like individual biological circumstances, such as early psychophysiological maturing, conduct issues, parenting deficit, or family instability and family dynamic can also be leading risk factors associated with teen pregnancy (Woodward, Fergusson & Horwood, 2001). This paper explores potential risk factors associated with teen pregnancy in North America (Canada, United States and Mexico) from a biopsychological aspect, multi-ethnic, sociocultural and economic diversity context. The chapter is a compilation of literature of possible risk factors associated with teenage pregnancy in North America. Objectives: Understanding risk factors associated with teen pregnancy in Canada, Mexico and United States of America. Methods: Data analysis and appraisal of existing publications relevant to psychophysiological and cultural risk factors leading to teen pregnancy in North America. CONCLUSION: Teenage pregnancy in North America has severe impacts on the youth, their families, communities and nations. Teen parents usually face issues such as psychological trauma, stress, high levels of anxiety, confusion, financial problems, isolation, resulting in suicide and death along with not being able to complete their education. Furthermore, with families and parents steering away from creating sexual awareness amongst their own children, not providing them information of sexual behavior and keeping " sex behavior " as a taboo subject, they increase chances of early pregnancies. Teenagers under the influence of digital media are becoming more prone to sexual behavior and sexual practice from an early age. Sexual violence is also becoming more and more alarming commonly among teens. The incidents of intimate sexual violence, or dating violence, often unreported, are becoming more prevalent and have been found to be factors of teen early pregnancy as well.

European University, 2019

Adolescent pregnancy is global health problem not yet resolved in developing countries and some developed countries. The ignorance about sex education and reproduction among parents, adolescents and teachers increases the chances of copulatory relations and unwanted pregnancies. Socioeconomic backgrounds, traditional gender roles, early marriage, peer pressure, isolation and rejection by parents are major factors contributing to teenage pregnancy. Teen pregnancy leads to major health risks both for mother and baby due to physiological and psychological immaturity. An online survey was conducted to analyze the thoughts of people from different places about the issues of teen pregnancy. In order to improve the quality of life of adolescents regarding teen pregnancy and its complication, provision must be made by creating awareness, implementing various policies and campaigns by government, non-judgmental approach from society and parental guidance.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2024

Teenage pregnancy is still a social problem with physical and psychological implications in many countries worldwide. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of teenage mothers toward pregnancy and their lifestyle determinants. A cross-sectional study was carried out among a convenience sample of 30 teenage mothers who attended one purposefully selected Maternal Child Health Clinic in Kuching. The study involved 30 teenage mothers between 13 and 19 years of age who had registered with an antenatal clinic and attended the follow-up. The perceptions of teenage mothers towards pregnancy were more often negative, with 19 (63.3%) having no knowledge of prevention and 11 (36.7%) having some knowledge of pregnancy prevention. Lifestyle determinants of teenage mothers included parents who were concerned about social limitations; loitering or socializing with friends and consuming alcohol can increase the desire for sex, clubbing, and smoking. Findings from this study have shown that 87% of teenage mothers enjoyed loitering or socializing with friends, with clubbing as their main activity. It was found that 66.7% were smokers and 73% consumed alcohol. In addition, 80% of the teenage mothers claimed they were having less communication with their parents despite staying with them. In conclusion, the perceptions and lifestyles adopted by teenagers were significantly related to being pregnant at a young age.