Department of community and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Uganda
Research
Transition Gone Bad? Teenage Pregnancy and Suggested Remedies In A Rural Community In Eastern Uganda
Author(s): Nandyose Erone, Nanteza Dorothy, Nantale Ritah, Ndyamuba Benjamin, Magumba George, Ntegeka Slyvia and Nteziyaremye Julius*
Introduction
The transition from childhood to teenage stage is a critical moment in one’s life cycle and presents with complex psychological challenges, opportunities and risks such as teenage pregnancy (TP). It predisposes to increased risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Uganda has a high teenage pregnancy rate averaging 25%. Quite often solutions directed aga.. View More»