Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
As per WHO definition teenage pregnancy is “any pregnancy from a girl who is 10-19 years of age” 31 percent of married Indian women gave birth by the age of 18 years. Teenage pregnancy has increased rapidly due to unprotected sexual activities, early marriage, illiteracy, low socioeconomic status, poor awareness about contraceptive need and choices. Objectives of the study are to know the point prevalence of teen pregnancies in area covered in the study, to check the health profile of teenage pregnant and to know the awareness regarding teenage pregnancy. A community-based cross sectional study was carried out in an urban health center area which is the field practice area of GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar. Convenient and purposive sampling was taken. Women were interviewed with a predesigned, pretested questionnaire. Total 32 teenage mother were taken as a study subjects. Point prevalence for teenage pregnancy was 3.8%. Majority (91%) women were housewife and 84% were studied up to primary education. 94% teenage were between 15 to 19 years. Reason for early marriage was traditional practice as per 85% women. Tradition and culture was the most common reason (88%) for early pregnancy followed by family pressure (9%) and contraceptive failure (3%). The present study revealed that teen pregnancy is still prevalent in society. Reason for early marriage and early pregnancy are tradition and family pressure. Low level of education is also a factor that adolescent girls are not aware about teenage pregnancy and its consequences.
How to cite this article:
Jagruti Prajapati, Prakash Prajapati, Jayprakash Kumar Macwana and Mallika Chavada. Teenage Pregnancy: Study at Field Practice Area of Medical College, Gandhinagar.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.18.357.360
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