Teenage Pregnancy and Its Associated Factors Among Girls Aged 13–19 Years in Apac District, Uganda: A Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study
This study highlights the critical factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in Apac District, Uganda, including younger age, educational disparities, and cultural affiliations. Early marriage and schooling challenges also increase vulnerability, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve maternal health outcomes.
Authors
- Michael R. Marvin
- Emmanuel Asher Ikwara
- Isaac Isiko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3612-5054)
- Ewach Gracious Faith
Institutions
- NIMS University (IN)
- Lira Hospital (UG)
- Victoria University (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70471
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.63