Factors Predisposing to Teenage Pregnancy among Female Secondary School Students in Southwest, Nigeria.

Adewoyin Osonuga; Ayokunle Osonuga; Ruth Akinloye; Ebunoluwa Oluwaferanmi; Odusoga Osonuga

doi:10.52589/AJHNM-JPMIFAIM

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Factors Predisposing to Teenage Pregnancy among Female Secondary School Students in Southwest, Nigeria.

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African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery

Vol. 8Issue 12025pp. 34–44Published 3 February 2025

DOI 10.52589/AJHNM-JPMIFAIM

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Abstract:

Background: Adolescent females are amongst the most vulnerable age groups and are at risk of sexual, psychological, physical, mental and social problems. This coupled with increase in their sexual awareness, biological changes associated with puberty and tendency to explore and experiment their sexuality could result in high burden of reproductive health problems including teenage pregnancy. Adolescent pregnancies have a long-lasting impact on the physical and mental health, education, and livelihood of young women, men, and their families.

Keywords:Adolescents Knowledge Teenage Pregnancy Sexual Intercourse.

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