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Prevalence of teenage pregnancy and its associated factors among adolescent girls in Ghana [PDF]

Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
Background Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern globally, with exceptionally high rates in low-and middle-income countries, such as Ghana.
Augustus Osborne, Richard G. Aboagye, Florence G. Wongnaah, Camilla Bangura, Bright O. Ahinkorah   +4 more
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Preventing Teenage Pregnancy [PDF]

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 1998
Teenage pregnancy is still a medical and economic concern. Early anticipatory counseling with an emphasis on abstinence is helpful. Contraception information and sexually transmitted disease prevention should be part of the counseling. This article reviews common contraception methodology.
Steven P Schinke, S P Schinke
exaly   +5 more sources

Teenage pregnancy and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 2021
This article reports on teenage pregnancy and associated factors in Ethiopia. All studies available to the year 2020 conducted on teenage pregnancy in Ethiopia were included.
Melese Siyoum, Kassa Mamo, Adamu Birhanu   +2 more
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Spatial distribution of teenage pregnancy and its associated factors in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of EDHS 2019 [PDF]

Archives of Public Health
Background One of the reasons for the high rates of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa is the rising proportion of teenage pregnancy.
Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Atalay Liknaw Birhanie, Moges Tadesse Abebe, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Worku Necho Asferie, Anteneh Kassa Yalew, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Fantu Mamo Aragaw   +9 more
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From peer influence to parental roles: factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Dire Dawa city, Eastern Ethiopia [PDF]

Reproductive Health
Background Although teenage pregnancy causes a considerable challenge to young women, studies among sexually active teenagers and the influence of peers on teenage pregnancy are not widely available. This study aims to determine the prevalence of teenage
Mawerdi Adem, Saba Hailu, Nega Assefa, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta   +3 more
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Perceptions of community health workers on teenage pregnancy in rural Limpopo: A qualitative study [PDF]

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Background: Despite measures put in place to combat teenage pregnancy, the rate remains high. Community health workers (CHWs) are a cadre of health workers that can help put measures in place to reduce teenage pregnancy in the communities in which they ...
Rakgadi G. Malapela, Sheillah H. Mboweni, Patrone R. Risenga   +2 more
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Factors associated with teenage pregnancy among refugees in Palabek refugee settlement, Northern Uganda [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Globally, teenage pregnancy is a public health problem. Low- and middle-income countries in the Sub-Saharan region are more affected with teenage pregnancy.
Emmanuel Okiror Okello, Marvin Musinguzi, Marc Sam Opollo, Kigongo Eustes, Anne Ruth Akello   +4 more
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A multilevel analysis of trends and predictors associated with teenage pregnancy in Tanzania (2004–2022): evidence from demographic and health surveys [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Teenage pregnancy continues to be a significant public health concern that carries several health risks. This study assesses the trends of teenage pregnancy in Tanzania and identifies key individual and community factors influencing its ...
Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano, Tian Yusheng, Li Yamin, Mtoro J. Mtoro   +3 more
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Perceived factors contributing to teenage pregnancy and their perceived effects on teenage females health in eastern province of Rwanda [PDF]

Women's Health
Background: Teenage girls in Rwanda, like in many other countries, continue to experience unintended pregnancies. Many adolescents exhibit inadequate knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health, highlighting significant gaps in its use ...
Claudine Nshutiyukuri, Fauste Uwingabire, Marie Grace Sandra Musabwasoni, Jean Bosco Rutayisire, Reverien Rutayisire, Immaculée Benimana, Gerard Kaberuka, Laetitia Bazakare Ishimwe, Kyamusoke Borauzima Kyame, Leon Mutabazi, Madeleine Mukeshimana   +10 more
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Perception, practices and understanding of teenage pregnancy among the adolescent girls in India: A scoping review protocol [PDF]

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is a subject of concern among adolescents. Inadequate knowledge and misperceptions about pregnancy are major contributing factors to teenage pregnancy.
Arpita Panda, Jayashree Parida, Susangita Jena, Abinash Pradhan, Sanghamitra Pati, Harpreet Kaur, Subhendu Kumar Acharya   +6 more
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