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Socioecological factors associated with early pregnancies

Girls interviewed said how the conflict between their parents affected their childhood

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics28 September 2023 - 16:39
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In Summary


• At the family level, the breakdown of families, family conflict, limited support, and lack of parental supervision expose girls to early and unintended pregnancy.

• According to a report by African Population and Health Research Center, most girls they interviewed were from broken families.

According to a report by African Population and Health Research Center, at the family level, the breakdown of families, family conflict, limited support, and lack of parental supervision expose girls to early and unintended pregnancy.

The report noted that most girls they interviewed were from broken families.

They narrated how the conflict between their parents affected their childhood.

The eventual breakdown of families means girls lacked a stable home environment to thrive.


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