Family structure and community connectedness: Their association with teenage pregnancy in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2018.1544390
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the relationships between family structure and community connectedness on the one hand, as well as risk for teenage pregnancy on the other. Data were from the South African General Household… read more here.
Keywords: structure community; pregnancy; teenage pregnancy; family structure ... See more keywords
Improving communication between American Indian youth and caregivers to prevent teenage pregnancy.
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DOI: 10.1093/her/cyac003
Abstract: American Indian (AI) youth are at increased risk for poor reproductive health outcomes. Parental communication and monitoring are established predictors of sexual risk-taking among adolescents. No program evaluations of sexual risk avoidance programs have focused… read more here.
Keywords: youth; indian youth; communication; teenage pregnancy ... See more keywords
OP91 Did England’s teenage pregnancy strategy reduce pregnancy rates in England? Evaluating a policy using two natural experimental methods
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DOI: 10.1136/jech-2020-ssmabstracts.89
Abstract: Background The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was published in July 1999 with the aim halving under-18 pregnancy rates in ten years. The strategy came to an end in 2010 with the UK’s change of government. Overall… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy strategy; pregnancy rates; strategy; rates england ... See more keywords
P048 Attitude of healthcare professionals’ and healthcare students’ attitudes towards teenage pregnancy and parenting
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2017-053232.94
Abstract: Introduction Britain used to be known for its high rates of teenage pregnancy. It was labelled a ‘shameful record’ by the Labour government and the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was launched. Rates of teenage pregnancy are… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; attitudes towards; teenage parents; healthcare professionals ... See more keywords
Predictors of teenage pregnancy among girls aged 13–19 years in Uganda: a community based case-control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2347-y
Abstract: BackgroundTeenage pregnancy is a serious public health and social problem, with 95% occurring in developing countries. The aim of the study was to investigate the behavioural, familial and social factors associated with teenage pregnancy among… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; study; girls aged; among girls ... See more keywords
Teenage pregnancy and timing of first marriage in Cameroon—What has changed over the last three decades, and what are the implications?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271153
Abstract: BackgroundThe consequences of teenage childbearing on the health of mothers and children, and on girls schooling have been documented in many studies. The objectives of this study are to: 1) examine trends and differentials in… read more here.
Keywords: teenage pregnancy; first marriage; pregnancy; premarital teenage ... See more keywords
Prevalence and correlates of teenage pregnancy among in-school teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hoima district western Uganda–A cross sectional community-based study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278772
Abstract: Background The COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdown measures had compromised the routine delivery and access of sexual and reproductive health and rights services to the population including the teenage girls. However, the teenage pregnancy… read more here.
Keywords: teenage girls; teenage pregnancy; covid pandemic; pregnancy ... See more keywords
Life Assets in Teenage Pregnancy
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DOI: 10.14456/smj.2017.24
Abstract: Background: Teenage pregnancy is an evolving global public health problem. Level of life assets could predict behaviors and take effect to less sexual risk behaviors in teenagers. Objective: To compare life assets between pregnant and… read more here.
Keywords: case group; life assets; group; teenage pregnancy ... See more keywords
[Teenage pregnancy and prematurity in Brazil, 2011-2012].
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DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00145919
Abstract: The study aims to evaluate the association between teenage pregnancy and prematurity. The data are from the Birth in Brazil study, a national survey consisting of 23,894 postpartum women and their newborn infants. The information… read more here.
Keywords: brazil; prematurity; teenage pregnancy; pregnancy prematurity ... See more keywords
Teenage Pregnancy and Its Associated Factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study
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DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s287715
Abstract: Background Teenage pregnancy is a global issue raising concerns for all who are interested in the health and well-being of young women and their children. It carries major health and social issues with unique medical… read more here.
Keywords: study; community based; pregnancy; teenage pregnancy ... See more keywords
School closures and teenage pregnancy
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DOI: 10.2471/blt.21.020121
Abstract: Pandemic-related school closures are impacting the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescent girls. Lynn Eaton reports. read more here.
Keywords: closures teenage; school; teenage pregnancy; school closures ... See more keywords