Psychosocial Aspects of Unwed Adolescent Pregnancy in Lusaka, Zambia

Peltzer, Karl; Likwa, Rosemary Ndonyo

doi:10.1080/00207411.1992.11449238

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“…Fourthly, it is not clear what the differences in knowledge are between teenagers who have conceived and those who have not, as no comparative research has been conducted. Peltzer and Likwa (1992-93), I for instance, in their Zambian study, found no differences between a pregnant and a matched non-pregnant group of teenagers in terms of knowledge, attitude towards and use of contraceptives. Lastly, there are also no studies which provide comparative data on the knowledge that teenagers have versus an older cohort of women, or men.…”

Section: The Contributory Factors In Teenage Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 87%

The ‘Causes’ of Teenage Pregnancy: Review of South African Research — Part 2

Macleod

1999

South African Journal of Psychology

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This article forms the second of a two-part series in which South African research on teenage pregnancy is reviewed. Part 1 of the series dealt with the consequences of teenage pregnancy; this paper reviews the 'causes' thereof. International literature is incorporated in the discussion by way of comparison. Contributory factors which have been investigated by South African researchers include: reproductive ignorance; the earlier occurrence of menarche; risktaking behaviour; psychological problems; peer influence; co-ercive sexual relations; dysfunctional family patterns; poor health services; socio-economic status; the breakdown of cultural traditions; and the cultural value placed on children. Preston-Whyte and colleagues present a revisionist argument, stating that early pregnancy may represent a rational life choice for certain adolescent women. The article is concluded with comments on methodological problems encountered in the South African research, and a discussion on the implications in terms of policy formulation. 157 blackhigh schoolpupils 150 urbanGrade 10 Indian students 210 female students 135 males and 120 females: Soweto High Schools 50 blackschoolgirls in Umtata Books: 27.4% Friends: 20.4% Adults otherthan parents: 14.6%

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Section: The Contributory Factors In Teenage Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 87%

The ‘Causes’ of Teenage Pregnancy: Review of South African Research — Part 2

Macleod

1999

South African Journal of Psychology

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“…Economic reasons may also underlie girls' desire to become pregnant (Peltzer and Likwa, 1992). Unfortunately, because of a lack of data, most studies conducted in developing countries do not include a family's economic status among factors influencing casual sex, number of sexual partners, and occurrence of premarital pregnancy among adolescent girls.…”

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Sexual Activity and Contraceptive Use: The Components of the Decisionmaking Process

Gage

1998

Studies in Family Planning

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In light of the social consequences of early childbearing, unplanned pregnancy, and the transmission of AIDS, a great need exists to understand how adolescents make sexual and reproductive decisions. Drawing primarily on literature from sub-Saharan Africa, this article focuses on three behavioral outcomes: nonmarital sexual activity, contraceptive use, and condom use. It explores adolescent's perceptions of the costs and benefits of engaging in these behaviors, their assessment of their susceptibility to the potential consequences of their actions, and the role of family, peer, and dyadic factors in shaping their reproductive decisions. The literature reveals that cultural values regarding sexuality and gender roles, the power dimensions of adolescents' lives, and economic disadvantage exert powerful influences on the decisionmaking process. Decisions to engage in unprotected sex may also be based on insufficient knowledge and distorted judgements of the risks of becoming pregnant and acquiring sexually transmitted infections. Nondecisionmaking is found to be fairly common in some contexts.

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“…In Lusaka, Zambia, teenage pregnancy is said to account for 22.5% of pregnancies recorded at the University Teaching Hospital between 1979 and 1980 (Peltzer & Likwa ,1992). During the pre-colonial times, alcohol drinking was mainly the preserve of elders and senior members of society including traditional healers.…”

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Relationships among Leisure, Social Self-Image, Peer Pressure and At-Risk Behaviours of Adolescents in Nigeria

Adegoke

Ayoade

2007

Journal of Psychology in Africa

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At-Risk Behavior of Adolescents 73-78 This study investigated the relationships among leisure, social self image, peer pressure and at-risk behaviours of adolescents in Nigeria. It also examined the moderating roles of gender, age, and locale and school type on measured relationships. A total of 1,141 adolescents with a mean age of 16 participated in the study. The results revealed significant relationships among leisure, social self-image, peer pressure and involvement in at-risk behaviours. Leisure was found to be greatest predictor of at-risk behaviours. The variable of gender stood out as a significant moderator of the relationships between leisure, social self-image, peer pressure and at-risk behaviours, while school type moderated only the relationship between leisure and at-risk behaviours.

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Psychosocial Aspects of Unwed Adolescent Pregnancy in Lusaka, Zambia

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

The ‘Causes’ of Teenage Pregnancy: Review of South African Research — Part 2

The ‘Causes’ of Teenage Pregnancy: Review of South African Research — Part 2

Sexual Activity and Contraceptive Use: The Components of the Decisionmaking Process

Relationships among Leisure, Social Self-Image, Peer Pressure and At-Risk Behaviours of Adolescents in Nigeria

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