A critical discourse analysis of adolescent fertility in Zambia: a postcolonial perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite global and regional policies that promote the reduction of adolescent fertility through ending early marriages and reducing early child-bearing, adolescent fertility remains high in most sub-Saharan countries. This study aimed to explore the competing discourses that shape adolescent fertility control in Zambia.

Methods

A qualitative case study design was adopted, involving 33 individual interviews and 9 focus group discussions with adolescents and other key-informants such as parents, teachers and policymakers. Thematic and critical discourse analysis were used to analyze the data.

Results

Adolescents' age significantly reduced their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health, SRH services. Also, adolescent fertility discussions were influenced by ma

SUBMITTER: Munakampe MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8022403 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature