Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged between 15 and 19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent pregnancy, also known as teenage pregnancy, is an unwanted pregnancy affecting girls aged 15-19 years. With a global prevalence of 25%, Africa has 18.8% of female adolescents become pregnant, preventing them from a better standard of living, such as good education and parental care, and adolescent pregnancy, which poses health risks, educational and career disruptions, financial strain, and lower academic achievement, while also increasing public costs and social service demand. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged 15-19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda.

Methods

The study involved 392 female adolescents aged 15-19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda. The participants were selected

SUBMITTER: Nshimiyimana I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature