Determining The Factors
Influencing Teenage Pregnancy
In Chipulukusu, Ndola, Zambia.
Blessings Chikwete
Problem Statement
• the total adolescent pregnancy rate increased from 28.5% in 2014 to
29.2% in 2018. The 2018 Demographic survey further highlighted that
29% of women aged 15-19 have begun childbearing, with 15% already
having given birth and 14% pregnant with their first child. Since then,
there hasn’t been any data to show a decline in those numbers.
• Even with the implementation of various government initiatives,
including the Adolescent Health Strategy, Youth Communication
Strategy, integrated Family Planning Scale-up plan (2013-2020), and
National Strategy on ending early child marriage (2016-2021),
teenage pregnancy persists as a significant public health concern in
Zambia. This is consistent with global trends, where adolescent
pregnancy rates remain high in sub-Saharan Africa (World Health
Organization, 2019).
• Despite the notable prevalence of teenage pregnancies , there is a
lack of research specifically addressing the factors that contribute to
this issue within the local context of Chipulukusu township. This gap
in knowledge hinders the development of targeted interventions and
policies that could effectively address the unique challenges faced by
teenagers in Chipulukusu Township. Therefore, this study aims to
identify and analyze the determinants of teenage pregnancy in
Chipulukusu Township,
General Objectives
To determine factors influencing teenage pregnancy in Chipulukusu
township, Ndola, Zambia.
Specific Objectives
• 1. To Identify the socio-economic factors contributing to teenage
pregnancy in Chipulukusu Township.
• 2. To determine the level of knowledge about sexual and
reproductive health among adolescents in Chipulukusu Township.
• 3. To assess the level of access to sexual and reproductive health
services among adolescents in Chipulukusu Township.
Study Site
• Chipulukusu Township is an urban residential area located
approximately 5 kilometers northwest of Ndola City Center. With a
population of approximately 50,000 residents, it is one of the densely
populated townships in Ndola
Study Design (Case-Control)
Cases: Teenagers in Chipulukusu who have experienced pregnancy.
Controls: Teenagers in Chipulukusu who have not experienced
pregnancy.
Selection of Participants:
Cases: Identify teenagers who have been pregnant through local health
clinics, schools, or community organizations.
Controls: Select teenagers who have not been pregnant, ensuring they
are similar in age and socio-economic background to the cases
Study Population
The study population will consist of teenage girls aged from 15-19 years
of age living in chipulukusu township.
Inclusion Criteria
Teenage girls aged 15-19 years, who must be residents of Chipulukusu
Township, Ndola, with Willingness to participate in the study, with
informed consent obtained from participants and guardians
Both pregnant and non-pregnant teenagers to allow for comparative
analysis.
Exclusion Criteria
Age: Girls below 13 or above 19 years.
Residence: Non-residents of Chipulukusu Township.
Consent: Lack of informed consent from the participant or guardian.
• Health Conditions: Teenagers with severe health conditions that
might interfere with pappprticipation in the study.
Sampling Procedures
• The sampling procedure that will be used will bee a random cluster
sampling.
• Chipulukusu Township will be divided into different clusters based on
geographic locations or neighbourhoods.
• Random clusters will be selected to be included in the study then
eligible participants will be surveyed in the selected clusters
Data Collection
• Surveys and Questionnaires: Distribute structured questionnaires to
gather qualitative data on personal experiences, access to services,
social and economic factors.
Data Analysis
• Thematic Analysis
• systematically explore the underlying factors and experiences of the
participants.
Ethical Considerations
• Confidentiality
• Ethics Review Board
• Informed Consent
• Sensitivity to participants
