The influence of cultural practices and socioecomic factors on teenage pregnancy across selected primary health care centres in akinyele local government area, ibadan, nigeria
1
Reproductive Health Sciences, Pan African University Life and Earth Science Institute (PAULESI), Ibadan, Nigeria
2
Vaccine Production and Quality Control, Global Empathy Project (GEP), Ibadan, Zambia
3
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):A2086
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
teenage pregnancy (TP) is a major contributor to maternal and child mortality and perpetuates the cycle of poor health and poverty worldwide. approximately 21 million teenagers aged 15–19 years and 2 million under 14 years give birth annually, with 95% of these births occurring in developing countries. Nigeria has one of the highest teenage fertility rates in sub-saharan africa, yet determinants of teenage pregnancy remain underexplored. this study aimed to identify the influence of cultural practices and socioeconomic factors on TP across selected primary health centers in akinyele local government area, ibadan, nigeria.
METHODS:
a cross-sectional study design was employed. data were collected using a structured interview guide administered to pregnant teenagers, teenage mothers, and married teenagers aged 13–19 years across selected primary health centers. Responses were summarized in excel and analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 27. descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, means, standard deviation, median, and inter-quartile range were generated. chi-square tests were applied to assess associations between categorical variables at p<0.05. multiple logistic regression was used to identify socioeconomic and cultural factors associated with teenage pregnancy.
RESULTS:
over half of respondents were married or cohabiting, contributing to early pregnancies. Religion and peer pressure significantly influenced TP with limited family discussions on sex and contraceptives reported. Economic hardship and lack of job opportunities were critical determinants, as most respondents believed family socioeconomic status strongly affected teenage pregnancy. Community support for teenage mothers was low, and a substantial proportion of respondents perceived TP negatively.
CONCLUSIONS:
TP in akinyele local government area is strongly influenced by cultural practices, socioeconomic status, peer pressure, and limited sexual health communication within families. Urgent interventions are needed to strengthen sexual and reproductive health education, improve economic opportunities, and enhance community support systems to reduce TP and its adverse outcomes.
teenage pregnancy (TP) is a major contributor to maternal and child mortality and perpetuates the cycle of poor health and poverty worldwide. approximately 21 million teenagers aged 15–19 years and 2 million under 14 years give birth annually, with 95% of these births occurring in developing countries. Nigeria has one of the highest teenage fertility rates in sub-saharan africa, yet determinants of teenage pregnancy remain underexplored. this study aimed to identify the influence of cultural practices and socioeconomic factors on TP across selected primary health centers in akinyele local government area, ibadan, nigeria.
METHODS:
a cross-sectional study design was employed. data were collected using a structured interview guide administered to pregnant teenagers, teenage mothers, and married teenagers aged 13–19 years across selected primary health centers. Responses were summarized in excel and analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 27. descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, means, standard deviation, median, and inter-quartile range were generated. chi-square tests were applied to assess associations between categorical variables at p<0.05. multiple logistic regression was used to identify socioeconomic and cultural factors associated with teenage pregnancy.
RESULTS:
over half of respondents were married or cohabiting, contributing to early pregnancies. Religion and peer pressure significantly influenced TP with limited family discussions on sex and contraceptives reported. Economic hardship and lack of job opportunities were critical determinants, as most respondents believed family socioeconomic status strongly affected teenage pregnancy. Community support for teenage mothers was low, and a substantial proportion of respondents perceived TP negatively.
CONCLUSIONS:
TP in akinyele local government area is strongly influenced by cultural practices, socioeconomic status, peer pressure, and limited sexual health communication within families. Urgent interventions are needed to strengthen sexual and reproductive health education, improve economic opportunities, and enhance community support systems to reduce TP and its adverse outcomes.
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