PERCEIVED IMPACT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF TEENAGERS IN ABEOKUTA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IDI ABA, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.
Abstract
Teenage pregnancy is a widespread issue in public health that has an impact on both maternal and pediatric health. Teenage pregnancy is influenced by a variety of circumstances, including the level of parental education and the education of the girl. This research will provide insight into the perceived impact of teenage pregnancy on the health and wellbeing of teenagers. This study aims to determine the perceived impact of teenage pregnancy on the health and wellbeing of teenagers attending Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
A descriptive design was employed. The target population included teenagers between 13- 19 years of age. A sample size of two hundred (200) was used. Data were collected by administering questionnaires covering socio-demographic data, the perception of teenagers of teenage pregnancy, causes of early pregnancy among teenagers, the perceived impact of teenage pregnancy, and strategies for preventing teenage pregnancy. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 25.0, employing various statistical techniques such as frequency tables, charts, and chi-square.
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