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Introduction (Teenage Pregnancy) Major Causes Key Issues facing Teen Pregnancy Prevention on Teen Pregnancy Sex Education

TEENAGE PREGNANCY: NOT JUST AN ISSUE Teen pregnancy is the term used when an underage girl become pregnant, usually refers to girls from 13-17 years old. There are no easy choices in teen pregnancy. As the problem continues, teen pregnancy become a serious social issue. Statistics Teenage pregnancy remains a huge problem in many countries. About 16,4% teen pregnancies happen each year 80% of these teen pregnancies are accidental 50% of the pregnancies end up in abortion MAJOR CAUSES Cause #1: Lack of education on safe sex Many teenagers are not taught about birth control or how to handle peers who pressure them to have sex before they are ready. Solution: Parents shouldnt hesitate to discuss about safe sex with their children. Schools can also provide sex educations for students. Cause #2: Poverty The rate of pregnant young women from low income families are higher than those who come from middle and upper income families. In the areas of economic disadvantaged, contraception is not available. Solution: Low income families are often associated with low education. Therefore, parents should try as much as possible to put their children into school Cause #3: Low self-esteem Girls who have low self-esteem or depressed may have the desire to do sexual activity in order to make themselves feel better. For them, doing sexual activity may give them warmth and remedy. Solution: Detecting girls with depression or serious problems during their adolescence period. Do consultations if necessary.

Medical problems Those <17 years old may encounter dangerous risks when giving birth because their pelvis are not fully developed and may be not wide enough This limitation may cause infant mortality and even young women dying in child birth Teenagers require a lot of nutrients for their body and their baby

Social problems Teen moms and dads are usually being dropped out from their school, this limits their opportunity on having good career and they may end up in poverty Younger siblings tend to place less value on keeping their virginity before they got married

Problems for the child Children from teen mothers have been found to have learning disabilities and behavior problems in school This happens because teen mothers often chose to continue their own lives and take care of the baby at some other time Children are more likely to suffer health, social and emotional problem

Key Issues Facing Pregnant Teenagers Should I keep my baby? Abortion issues.

I am concerned about parents reaction. Emotions. Support and guidance.

Will the father support me? Fathers involvement for child. Support for father.

Do I have to attend antenatal groups? Reluctant/unable to attend.

Will I still attend school? Problems facing teenagers out of education for any length of time.

Will my friends still want to be around me? Prevention Sex Education & Counseling Religious Morals & Ethics Safe sex use of contraceptives Abstinence among teens Prevention Programs Role of Parents, schools, religious institutions (Agents of socialization) Isolation/ loneliness.

Why is sex education important? 50% of high school students report being sexually active 40% of these students did not use condoms during their last sexual encounter 76% of students report using no contraceptive methods at all Sex Education in School It doesnt have to be hard- just like a health class Abstinence-Plus Enforces abstinence idea Gives kids the knowledge of what could happen and what to do

They have a right to know

When Should be taught

Possible Age Groups to Teach it to Elementary School Too young wouldn't understand would be too much to grasp Middle School Perfect wouldn't be too late raise awareness High School Too late something happened don't care