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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"Teenage pregnancies"”.
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Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
The teenage period is between 12 and 19 years. Pregnancy in the teenager poses special social, psycological and medical risks both to the mother and her offsping. Because of the physical, physiological and emotional immaturity of the adolescent period, pregnant teenagers are prone to developing …
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Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
The teenage period is between 12 and 19 years. Pregnancy in the teenager poses special social, psycological and medical risks both to the mother and her offsping. Because of the physical, physiological and emotional immaturity of the adolescent period, pregnant teenagers are prone to developing …
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Traumatic experience of teenage pregnancies by married men: A challenge to pastoral care
Teenage pregnancies by married men are challenges and serious problems that are affecting Vhurivhuri, and other areas within the Vhembe district. The aim of this research is to add value towards a way of unfolding impacts regarding teenage pregnancies by married men, especially of those teenagers …
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Perceptions of the role of initiation schools in dealing with unplanned teenage pregnancies in Thohoyandou
Lack of skills development in the education department has always been the factor hindering productivity and the ability to cope with every time curriculum changes and development. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of skills development on the educators ofVhembe District of …
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Understanding the influence of comprehensive sexual education interventions on teenage pregnancies amongst adolescent girls in Bolebedu, Limpopo Province
Background: Improving teenagers’ knowledge on sexual health and reproductive health is essential to prevent unintended pregnancies. Purpose: The study aimed to understand the influence of comprehensive sexual education intervention programs on teenage pregnancies, amongst adolescent girls in …
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EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHSCHOOLERS
… status, suicidal ideation, and family support in pregnancies among teens aged 14-18 years in Galveston County. The University of Texas Medical Branch and the Galveston Independent School District partnered to create the Gulf Coast Student Survey to obtain feedback on a wide range of student health …
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An ethical assessment of the Zambian school re-entry policy with respect to teenage pregnancy: a case study of selected secondary schools in Lusaka
… the current perceptions about the causes of teenage pregnancies among school going girls; to investigate the current perceptions about the effects of the school re-entry policy; to investigate the current attitudes to teenage pregnancies, and finally to make an ethical evaluation of the …
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The perception of teenagers regarding teenage pregnancy in the Rehoboth district
Teenage pregnancy is a worldwide problem. Some of the consequences associated with teenage pregnancy are restriction in educational opportunities, reduced quality of life, exposure to sexually transmitted infections, social discrimination, and complicated labor and abortions. Regardless of the …
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Factors contributing to termination of pregnancies among teenager in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province
… the factors contributing to termination of pregnancies among teenagers in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, by studying the responses given by teenage girls aged 19 years and younger. The study also sought to determine the socio economic characteristics of teenagers who terminate …
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Youth Moral Degeneration at Makuya area in the Vhembe District Municipality of the Limpopo Province, South Africa: An Afrocentric Approach
… is rife and is exemplified by the high rate of teenage pregnancies, teen parenthood, school dropout, alcohol and substance abuse, bullying trends, vandalism and other criminal acts committed by the youth in the Makuya area. The study recommended the use of a multi-pronged comprehensive youth …
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The social context of adolescent pregnancy : the case of Mamre
… babies and the condemnation of their daughters' teenage pregnancies. The study offers explanations for the apparent tensions. Taking these issues into consideration, ideas on intervention are suggested.
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A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme
… youth unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, violent behaviour and high school dropout. These programmes aim to promote personal and interpersonal development outcomes for at-risk youth so that they can lead better purpose-driven lives. The following dissertation presents …
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Perceptions on the use of sexual reproductive health services by female school going adolescents: a case of Lusaka East.
… of SRH services which included a reduction of teenage pregnancies, unsafe abortions, dropping out of school, early marriages and HIV/STIs infections. The study also revealed how perceptions such as unsupportive attitudes from service providers, myths related to family planning and abortion …
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Teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS awareness in three high schools in the Western Cape
… proposes to answer critical questions about teenage pregnancy and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) awareness directly affecting the economically troubled community, namely Mitchells Plain, in which the three schools are situated. Despite this …
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Outcomes of preterm infants discharged early from a South African Kangaroo Mother Care Unit
… away in Cape Town. In these areas, poverty and teenage pregnancies result in more than a quarter of learners dropping out of school before completing Grade 12. The hospital has intensive care, high care and KMC units. Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study which reviewed folders of …
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Pubertal development in urban Xhosa schoolgirls
… earlier age in order to avoid the tragedies of teenage pregnancies.
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Crisis management in senior secondary schools in Kawambwa district of Luapula province.
… financial crisis, water crisis, food crisis and teenage pregnancies among girls. Furthermore, this study has shown that crises do impact school management negatively mainly by disturbing the normal school proceedings like teaching and learning. The schools managed the crises by involving several …
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Crisis management in senior secondary schools in Kawambwa district of Luapula province.
… financial crisis, water crisis, food crisis and teenage pregnancies among girls. Furthermore, this study has shown that crises do impact school management negatively mainly by disturbing the normal school proceedings like teaching and learning. The schools managed the crises by involving several …
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Factors influencing dropout in selected secondary schools in Kabwe district, Zambia.
… causes of school dropout; financial challenges, teenage pregnancies, broken homes, lack of accommodation for those who came from far places, lack of role models in families, inadequate teaching and learning materials, poor school infrastructure, peer pressure, drug abuse, sickness, responsibility …
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Factors influencing dropout in selected secondary schools in Kabwe district, Zambia.
… causes of school dropout; financial challenges, teenage pregnancies, broken homes, lack of accommodation for those who came from far places, lack of role models in families, inadequate teaching and learning materials, poor school infrastructure, peer pressure, drug abuse, sickness, responsibility …
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