Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa indicates that 35 percent of pregnancies among 15-19-
year (s)-olds were unplanned, unwanted, or untimed and that the teenagers' relationships …

Background Teenage pregnancies are persistently high among adolescent women in high
fertility countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It has been attributed to the high unmet need for …

The transition to parenthood is a major event in the lifespan of any individual, but takes on
special significance when it precedes the transition to education, work, citizenship and …

Teenage pregnancy remains a complex issue globally. According to the World Health
Organisation (2014), the average global birth rate of girls aged 15-19 years was 49 per 1000 …

Background Sub-Saharan Africa has among the highest prevalence of teenage pregnancy
in the world. Teenage mothers and their children are at risk to a host of medical, social and …

INTRODUCTION: Teenage pregnancy is a public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa,
including Tanzania. While studies have been conducted on teenage pregnancy in Tanzania …

Background Teenage pregnancy remains a major social and public health challenge in
developing countries especially sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where prevalence rates are still …

Background: Teenage pregnancy has been regarded as a negative occurrence in recent
times due to its various negative consequences on the overall wellbeing of the teenage …

Background Adolescent pregnancy has been persistently high in sub-Saharan Africa. The
objective of this review is to identify factors influencing adolescent pregnancies in sub …

Teenage pregnancy is a serious social and health concern. The aim of the study, as a
literature review, was to investigate the causes, effects and strategies put forward to curb …