Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged between 15 and 19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15379258 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Isaie Nshimiyimana (Mount Kenya University, corresponding author), Monica Mochama (0000-0001-6564-610X), Mochama Monica (Mount Kenya University), Amos HABIMANA (Mount Kenya University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 272-272 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-025-21504-1 |
| PMID | 39844094 |
| OpenAlex | W4406705881 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 54 |
This study highlights a significant adolescent pregnancy rate in Muhanga district, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. Addressing educational gaps, improving financial support systems, and enhancing sexual and reproductive health education are crucial steps. Policymakers should focus on these areas to reduce adolescent pregnancies and improve outcomes for young girls. Future efforts should also include strategies to counteract peer pressure and integrate comprehensive support programs
Biostatistics · Environmental health · Obstetrics · Pregnancy · Public health · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Global Maternal and Child Health · Medicine · Nursing · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Epidemiology · Pediatrics
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |