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ArticleBMJ open2024

Teen pregnancy involvement among African, Caribbean and Black adolescent boys and girls: A scoping review.

Emmanuela Ojukwu, Eunice Bawafaa, Emily McKay, Harsimran Grewal, Sara Afsah, Shivangi Singh, Elizabeth Saewyc

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Article in BMJ open, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

7 authors.

Emmanuela OjukwuThe University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada eojukwu@mail.ubc.ca.ORCID 0000-0002-0700-8975
Eunice BawafaaThe University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1357-261X
Emily McKayThe University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Harsimran GrewalThe University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sara AfsahThe University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Shivangi SinghCognitive Systems Program, Department of Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Psychology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Elizabeth SaewycThe University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1625-9506

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aims to investigate the incidence, associated factors and interventions to address teen pregnancy involvement (TPI) among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) adolescents in North America.

designWe conducted a scoping review of the literature, guided by the social-ecological model. DATA SOURCES: Studies were retrieved from databases such as Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, CINAHL, CAB Direct and Google Scholar and imported into COVIDENCE for screening. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The Joanna Briggs Institute scoping reviews protocol guided the establishment of eligibility criteria. Included studies focused on rates, associated factors and interventions related to TPI among ACB boys and girls aged 10-19 in North America. The publication time frame was restricted to 2010-2023, encompassing both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed studies with diverse settings. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Data were extracted from 32 articles using a form developed by the principal author, focusing on variables aligned with the research question.

resultsThe scoping review revealed a dearth of knowledge in Canadian and other North American literature on TPI in ACB adolescents. Despite an overall decline in teen pregnancy rates, disparities persist, with interventions such as postpartum prescription of long-acting birth control and teen mentorship programmes proving effective.

conclusionThe findings highlight the need for increased awareness, research and recognition of male involvement in adolescent pregnancies. Addressing gaps in housing, employment, healthcare, sexual health education and health systems policies for marginalised populations is crucial to mitigating TPI among ACB adolescents. IMPACT: The review underscores the urgent need for more knowledge from other North American countries, particularly those with growing ACB migrant populations.

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African PeopleBlack PeopleCaribbean PeoplePregnancy in AdolescenceAdolescentAfricaCaribbean RegionChildFemaleHumansMaleNorth AmericaPregnancyadolescenthealth equitymental healthpublic healthreproductive medicinesystematic review

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PMCPMC11163604

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