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Essay / Introduction to Teenage Pregnancy - 1473
Introduction: Teenage pregnancy refers to pregnancy in a woman under the age of 19. It is commonly found among young people who are disadvantaged and have low expectations regarding their education or job market. Limpopo Province is one of the nine provinces of the Republic of South Africa and is located in the far north of the country; its capital is Polokwane. The province is divided into five districts, namely: Vhembe, Mopani, Capricorn, Waterberg and Sekhukhuni. Teen pregnancy has become a national epidemic, in part because more and more teenage girls who give birth decide to keep and raise their children. The high cost to individuals, families and society when children have children of their own. Adolescents are unaware of access to conventional pregnancy prevention methods, as they may be afraid to seek such information or unaware of the effects and consequences of pregnancy; keep the baby; terminate their pregnancy; contraction of viruses and even diseases. Teenage pregnancies lead to “overpopulation” and a very high proportion of young population. Furthermore, the most visible consequences related to teenage pregnancies include: dropping out of school or interruption of education; misguidedness and criminal activities; abortion; and child neglect; poverty, etc. Pregnant adolescents are less likely to complete high school and attend higher education institutions. Factors Contributing to Teenage Pregnancy: Several factors are strongly associated and contribute to the increased risk of early pregnancy. These factors include: Lack of knowledge about sexuality and how to use contraceptives; Barriers to accessing contraceptives, including negative attitudes toward health...... middle from the article ...... from the report Implication for CommunityMusa MkalipiMedia Club South Africa6 September 2013[http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/]SABC NewsSunday 16 June 2013 12:55[http://www.sabc .co.za/]Ndivhuwo MusethaThe South African Health News ServiceNovember 4, 2013 in OurHealth[http://www.health-e.org.za/]Silas NduvheniSA NewsApril 14, 2011[http://www.sanews.gov.za /]Limpopo Province This report simply focuses on the increasing pregnancy rate in Limpopo Province, in different ways to prevent or reduce the consequences of adolescent pregnancy and its effects on the adolescent, parents and the community. Poverty is increasing. Teenagers may drop out of school to raise their babies. Financial imbalance for the community because new health facilities must be built. More daycares must be created to accommodate all children. Population growth is increasing rapidly..