Despite a national decline in teenage pregnancy rates, Latinx and Black teens still have higher rates compared to white teens, with Latinx females being more than twice as likely to have a teenage birth. To address this, culturally inclusive care is crucial. Recommendations include offering culturally sensitive birth control counseling, addressing barriers such as language and … [Read more...] about Addressing Teenage Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Among Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults
Teenage pregnancies
Perceptions of community health workers on teenage pregnancy in rural Limpopo: A qualitative study
This study explores Community Health Workers' (CHWs) perspectives on teenage pregnancy in rural areas of Limpopo province. Through focus group discussions with 81 CHWs, three themes emerged: prevalence of teenage pregnancy, contributing factors, and challenges faced by CHWs. Findings suggest that CHWs encounter difficulties in addressing teenage pregnancy due to community … [Read more...] about Perceptions of community health workers on teenage pregnancy in rural Limpopo: A qualitative study