Background In most developing countries, meeting young people's sexual and reproductive
health (SRH) needs remains a problem. Despite policy initiatives and strategic measures …

Background Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health problem both in developed and
developing countries with huge consequences to maternal health and pregnancy outcomes …

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 …

Background: Despite the existence of preventive policies across sub-Saharan Africa,
countries within the sub-region lead global rankings for rates of adolescent pregnancy. The …

Background Utilization of modern contraceptives is still low in low-and middle-income
countries, although fertility and population growth rates are high. In Senegal, modern …

Background Teenage pregnancies cause serious health, social and economic
consequences including death among adolescent girls worldwide. It is estimated that in …

The rate of teenage pregnancy remains unacceptably high in most developing countries. In
Rwanda, studies show a rapid increase over the past two decades despite the political …

Introduction Adolescent pregnancy is a known health risk to mother and child. Statements
and reports of health outcomes typically group mothers under 20 years old together. Few …

Background A significant number of girls in Ethiopia begin childbearing at an early age.
Teenage pregnancy is the main contributor to maternal and child morbidity and mortality …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdown measures had
compromised the routine delivery and access of sexual and reproductive health and rights …