problem that affects both developed and developing
countries. Understanding the determinants and
reducing teenage pregnancy is central to achieving
sustainable development goals. This study investigated
the perceived socio-cultural and socio-economic
determinants of teenage pregnancy among residents of
Jere Local Government Area in Borno State. The design
of this study is Cross-sectional survey and was
conducted in Jere local government of Borno State, and
multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 384
household leaders. The data was collected using a
structured and validated questionnaire. Mean, standard
deviation, and simple percentage were used for data
analysis. The socio-demographic characteristics of this
study reveals that majority of the respondents are male
(57.3%), within the ages of 21-28 years (52.1%), single
(57.3%) and are in school (98.4%). Also, majority had
knowledge about sex and pregnancy (98.4%) including
re c e i v i n g c o m m u n i t y e n l i g h t e n m e n t a b o u t
contraceptives (70.8%). Further ndings observed that
the perceived socio-cultural determinants of teenage
pregnancy among residents of Jere Local Government
Area in Borno State, include Polygamous family
( c=3.74), Social media ( c=` ` 3.68), Child-parent
communication (`c=3.67), Multiple sexual partners
(`c=3.60), Parent desire for grandchildren (`c=3.60),
Lack of parental guidance (`c=3. 54), Level of
education (`c=3.49), Decline in moral discipline in
society (`c=3.49), Societal belief (`c=3.47), Child
marriage (`c= 3.46), Coerced sex (`c=3.46), Peer
group inuence (`c=3.44). Finally, this study indicates
that perceived socio-economic determinants of teenage
pregnancy among residents of Jere Local Government
Area in Borno State are Poverty(`c=3.51), Illiteracy
(`c=3.43), Non-use of contraceptives (`c=3.34),
Living in low socio economic residence (`c= 3.28),
School dislike (`c=3.27), Parental separation or
divorce (`c= 3.26), Undiagnosed depression or anxiety
(`c=3.21). In conclusion, the determinants of teenage
pregnancy are multifaceted therefore teenagers should
be exposed to sex/family life education which
encourages the development of responsible attitudes
toward sexual behavior.
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- Teenage pregnancy: sociocultural factors: socio-economic factors
- PERCEIVED SOCIO CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS
