ArticleInternational health2022
"It's like being involved in a car crash": teen pregnancy narratives of adolescents and young adults in Jos, Nigeria.
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- The Effects of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Adolescent Pregnancy in Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV in Cross River State, Nigeria: prevalence, associated factors, and implications for HIV prevention.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Grade nine learners' experiences on Ubuntu workshop in Mopani District of South Africa: An appreciative inquiry.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2025Article
- Factors influencing unintended pregnancy and abortion among unmarried young people in Nigeria: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy and public health interventions to address in Nigeria: a scoping review.Reproductive health · 2023Article
- Perceived factors contributing to teenage pregnancy and their perceived effects on teenage females health in eastern province of Rwanda.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescent pregnancy has serious public health implications, with far-reaching outcomes extending past the mother and child and affecting society. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of adolescent pregnancy in Jos, Nigeria.
methodsWe conducted in-depth interviews with 17 adolescents and young women ages 16-24 y in Jos, Nigeria who had experienced at least one teenage pregnancy. Participants were purposively recruited; each provided written informed consent before interviewing. We identified codes and themes using an inductive analytic approach.
resultsAmong the 17 participants, 14 had never been married and 10 had completed senior secondary school. Participants commonly associated adolescent pregnancy with inappropriate behaviour, immaturity and premarital childbearing. The main risk factors for adolescent pregnancy were lack of sexual and reproductive health education and parental communication. Pregnancy evoked feelings of fear, shame, anxiety and depression. Most pregnancies resulted in live births, while some participants had stillbirths or induced abortion. Some participants successfully completed their education post-pregnancy.
conclusionsAdolescents in this study lacked adequate sexual and reproductive health education that could empower them to make informed decisions and take action regarding their sexual and reproductive health. Multifaceted actions to address reproductive health education gaps can contribute to reducing adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria.
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