Prevalence of first adolescent pregnancy and its associated factors in sub-Saharan Africa: A multi-country analysis

BO Ahinkorah, M Kang, L Perry, F Brooks, A Hayen - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Introduction In low-and middle-income countries, pregnancy-related complications are major
causes of death for young women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of first …

Social-psychological determinants of hormonal contraceptive use intentions among adolescent girls in the Bono East Region of Ghana

EA Boamah-Kaali, RAC Ruiter… - Frontiers in public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The correct and consistent use of hormonal contraceptive (HC) methods by
sexually active adolescent girls can prevent pregnancy and avert the health and social …

Knowledge and awareness of policies and programmes to reduce adolescent pregnancy in Ghana: a qualitative study among key stakeholders

BO Ahinkorah, M Kang, L Perry, F Brooks - Reproductive Health, 2023 - Springer
Introduction Adolescent sexual and reproductive health continues to be a major public
health issue in low-and middle-income countries. While many countries have policies aimed …

Socio-economic factors associated with adolescent pregnancy and motherhood: Analysis of the 2017 Ghana maternal health survey

EK Senkyire, D Boateng, FO Boakye, DD Logo… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Adolescent pregnancy and motherhood have been linked to several factors
stemming from social, cultural and to a large extent economic issues. This study examined …

The role of community health workers in influencing social connectedness using the household model: a qualitative case study from Malawi

MK Ndambo, F Munyaneza, M Aron… - Global Health …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in facilitating
social connectedness, building trust, decrease stigma, and link communities to essential …

Association between teenage pregnancy and family factors: an analysis of the Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey 2017

K Tabei, ESS Cuisia-Cruz, C Smith, X Seposo - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
Adolescence is a key developmental period in one's life course; health-related behaviors of
adolescents can be linked to lifelong consequences, which affect their future health …

Survival patterns of neonates born to adolescent mothers and the effect of pregnancy intentions and marital status on newborn survival in Kenya, Uganda, and …

M Ochieng Arunda, A Agardh, M Larsson… - Global Health …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Adolescent pregnancy and associated neonatal mortality are major global
health challenges. In low-income settings where 90% of the 21 million global adolescent …

Strategies to enhance sexual health education for prevention of teenage pregnancy in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province: different stakeholder's perspectives, a co …

NV Sepeng, FM Mulaudzi, P Mathivha, MR Musie… - Reproductive …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background South Africa is reporting higher rates of adolescent pregnancy as
compared to other countries. There are different types of interventions that are in place to …

Exposure to family planning messages and teenage pregnancy: results from the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey

VCF Pepito, AML Amit, CS Tang, LMB Co… - Reproductive …, 2022 - Springer
Background Teenage pregnancy is known to have physical, emotional, and psychosocial
effects. Because of these risks, family planning and contraception messages have been …

Adolescent perception of sexual and reproductive health rights and access to reproductive health information and services in Adaklu district of the Volta Region …

D Klu, M Gyapong, PD Agordoh, C Azagba… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Background One of the key targets of Ghana's Adolescent Health Service Policy and
Strategy is to ensure that 90% of adolescents and young people have knowledge of sexual …