Teenage Pregnancy in Kisozi Subcounty, Kamuli District Teenage Pregnancy in Kisozi Subcounty, Kamuli District.
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2009-05
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The purpose of this research report was to assess the effects of increasing teenage
pregnancy on girls in Kisozi sub county, Kamuli District. The study was guided by four
specific objectives which included; to identify the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in
Kisozi sub county, Kamuli District; to assess the causes of teenage pregnancy in Kisozi
sub-county, Kamuli District; to establish the effects of teenage pregnancy in Kisozi sub
county, Kamuli district and to come up with possible measures on the causes of teenage
pregnancy in Kamuli district. The study used descriptive design which was explanatory in
nature and it was based on quantitative and qualitative approaches. It covered a sample of
forty (40) respondents. The data instruments used were the questionnaires, observation and
interviews. Findings revealed that the prevalence of teenage pregnancy is high in Kisozi
subcounty with its causes being early marriages, child abuse, poverty, peer pressure and poor
parenting. The effects of the problem were increased maternal and infant mortality due to
lack of pre and post-antenatal care, school dropout and illiteracy. Measures to curb down
teenage pregnancy were to put more emphasis on the importance of abstinence, promotion of
sex education to both young boys and girls, use of contraceptives, and enforcement of strict
laws to people abusing children rights. The study concluded and recommended that parents
should not be too harsh on teenagers but they should be approachable so as the children
can confide with them whenever there is a pressure from peers. Teenagers should be
enlighten about the consequence of engaging in sex at the early stage of their lives and
parents should stand at best to meet the needs of the teenage child.
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A Research Report Submitted In Partial Fulfillment
Of The Requirements for the Award of a Bachelors
Degree in Development Studies of Kampala
International University.
Keywords
Teenage Pregnancy, Kamuli District, Kisozi Subcounty,