An examination of the mortality rate associated with teenage pregnancy in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorSithole, Tronic
dc.contributor.authorAppunni, Sathiya Susuman
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-18T12:48:41Z
dc.date.available2024-10-18T12:48:41Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in South Africa and their impact on maternal mortality. Twenty participants were purposively sampled for one-on-one interviews using a mixed-methods and descriptive study design. SPSS software analysed the data, revealing reduced risk factors through educational policies. Teenage mortality rates from pregnancy and maternal health issues are lower than the rates in adults, with high blood pressure, abortion and injuries being the leading causes of adolescent death. The study emphasises a significant public health concern in South Africa, influencing women’s life expectancy due to socioeconomic barriers and insufficient awareness of danger signs, urging prioritised policies and programmes.
dc.identifier.citationSithole, T. and Appunni, S.S., 2024. An Examination of the Mortality Rate Associated With Teenage Pregnancy in South Africa. Journal of Asian and African Studies, p.00219096241249982.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/00219096241249982
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/16311
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSAGE Publications Ltd
dc.subjectAbortion
dc.subjectMaternal mortality ratio
dc.subjectPregnancy
dc.subjectSouth Africa
dc.subjectTeenage
dc.titleAn examination of the mortality rate associated with teenage pregnancy in South Africa
dc.typeArticle

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