Determinants of teenage pregnancy in Metro Manila
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2013-04
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This study aims to identify the different factors influencing teenage pregnancy in Metro Manila. It focuses on the education of teenage girls and their parents. We want to find out whether or not educational attainment is a key determinant of teenage pregnancy in Filipino households. We hypothesize that the more aware teenagers are of the reproductive health issues and concerns, the lower teenage pregnancy incidence would be. Likewise, we believe that if parents become more open with their children about sexuality, teenage pregnancy risks would be minimized. For our data, we conducted a §mall survey of teenage girls currently or previously teenage mothers. Besides education, our survey covered other variables such as age, contraceptive use, teaching of contraceptive use by parents, and the presence of other teenage mothers in the family who are also likely to influence the teenagers' sexual behavior. We conclude with a summing-up and possible implications for policy and future research.
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teenage pregnancy, Metro Manila, Education