Socio-demographic Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy at Maternity Hospitals Khartoum State, Sudan, 2022.
Socio-demographic Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy at Maternity Hospitals Khartoum State, Sudan, 2022.
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Date
2024-12
Authors
Manal Elzein Musa Ismail
Zeinab Abaker Ahmed
Mohamed Idriss Yahia Musa
Egbal Abbashar Algamr
Omer Abdalgabar
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Napata College
Abstract
Background: Teenage pregnancy remains an important and complex issue around the world,
with reports indicating that Africa compared to other continents. Studies have indicated that key
factors such as age, educational level, economic status, and family structure significantly
influence teenage pregnancy incidence. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing
targeted interventions to reduce teenage pregnancies in the region. Objectives: To study Sociodemographic Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy. Methods: This was a hospital-based
cross-sectional study carried out in two specialized maternity hospitals in Khartoum State. 240
participants were selected through systematic sampling method. Data were collected using a
standardized interview questionnaire, analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25, and presented in tables and figures. Results: The study revealed that a
majority of participants got married between the ages of 14-16, with a lower percentage having
higher education levels. Only one-third of the participants completed secondary education 45%
of participants' parents were divorced, while 8.3% were separated. There was a statistically
significant association between education level, family history of teenage pregnancy, and causes
of teenage pregnancy (p-value = 0.00). Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is influenced by a
complex interplay of socio-demographic factors. Key predictors include age, marital status,
education, socio-economic status, contraceptive use, early sexual activity, and community
influences.
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