POVERTY: THE CAUSE OF ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY AND PARENTHOOD IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (KEY IJP************810)

• Khryzz Lynn M. Jimenez

Abstract

This study investigates the role of poverty on adolescent pregnancy and motherhood. There are various connections between teen pregnancies and poverty. We argue that adolescent pregnancy of women born from 1985 to 2005 in Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal are consequences of poverty. The case studies that were discussed in this study, investigate and learn firsthand whether or not teen pregnancy is primarily caused by poverty and through the result of this research, help the government to create and implement programs that could support teenagers and prevent them from becoming adolescents mothers. Poverty has several effects that can result in unintended or coerced pregnancies, including a lack of sexual health education, inadequate access to birth control and reproductive health services, peer pressure, poor mental health, and pressure from partners. Teenagers who live in poverty are more likely to become teenage moms. Teenage pregnancies can be decreased with the aid of sex education programs, better access to contraception and high-quality healthcare, and investments in excellent education. Teaching teens how to make educated judgments about their sexual behavior and how to safeguard themselves from potential repercussions and unwanted pregnancies among teens will make it simpler for teens to prevent pregnancy.