The reasons for and influences of unintended teenage pregnancy in Kericho county, Kenya: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unintended teenage pregnancies are associated with greater health and socio-economic risks for teenage mothers and newborns. In Kenya, the government has declared a target for ending teenage pregnancy by 2030. However, the prevalence of teenage pregnancy has only decreased slightly, demonstrating the need for further efforts. Understanding teenage mothers' own experiences and perspectives is necessary to design appropriate interventions.

Methods

A community-based qualitative study was conducted from March to May 2023. Two focus group discussions were conducted with community health volunteers and the mothers of teenage girls. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on the case histories of 19 teenage mothers and 18 key informants. Thematic analysis was subsequen

SUBMITTER: Harada R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462987 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature