Teenage Pregnancy and its Influence on Female Education in Nigeria

Tolulope Funmilola Ojo and Olasupo Augustine IJABADENIYI; PhD
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Tolulope Funmilola Ojo: Department of Public Health, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
Olasupo Augustine IJABADENIYI; PhD: Department of Social Justice, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2021, vol. 8, issue 1, 312-315

Abstract: The incidence of teenage pregnancy increases rapidly in today’s society and this has become a serious social issue in Nigeria. This despicable situation leads to several problems such as dropping out of school, health problems like high risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, pressure on the health sector, increased mortality, social and economic consequences among a host of other vices. The study therefore examines the influence of teenage pregnancy on female education in Nigeria. A review of empirical studies through literature search was carried out. The findings show that teenage pregnancy has significant influence on female education in Nigeria. In conclusion, the study shows that proper parental care and support, sensitization programs on sex education and contraceptive usage, provision of jobs and other basic amenities for families could reduce teenage pregnancy among females in Nigeria.

Date: 2021
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