Background Previous studies have not synthesized existing literature on the lived
experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents (aged 10–19) in Africa. Such evidence …

This study uses data from KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa, to examine the factors associated
with schoolgirl pregnancy and subsequent educational pathways. We find that prior …

This study examines transitions in schooling, sexual activity, and pregnancy among
adolescents and young adults in urban South Africa. Data are analyzed from the Cape Area …

International development agencies, policy makers, and scholars alike have often promoted
and emphasized the importance of formal education for children in developing countries …

The relationship between teenage childbearing and school attainment is investigated using
nationally representative longitudinal data drawn from South Africa's National Income …

Using a rich longitudinal data set, we examine the relationship between teen fertility and
both subsequent educational outcomes and HIV-related mortality risk in rural South Africa …

Up to two-thirds of South African adolescent mothers drop out of school, which increases
their HIV risk and other poor health outcomes. Despite variability in adolescent mothers' …

Social, political, epidemiological, and economic forces have produced family instability
during childhood for many young people transitioning to adulthood in South Africa. This …

An early pregnancy often puts an end to a girls' education. However, few studies have
investigated which factors affect adolescents' school discontinuation during pregnancy. This …

METHODS For each country, data were drawn from four national health surveys conducted
between 1987 and 2007, and analysis focused on trends in sexual and reproductive …