Kingsley Adimabua, G. A. Awemu, A. M. Odiegwu

Awareness of the Health Risks Associated With Teenage Pregnancy in School Adolescents (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2013 in the subject Health - Public Health, Madonna University Elele, Nigeria, language: English, abstract: This research was aimed at ascertaining the level of awareness of physical, social and emotional health risks associated with teenage pregnancy among in school adolescents in Oshimilli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, a sample frame of 500 in school adolescents in Oshimilli North Local Government Area were randomly drawn using multistage sample procedure. A fifteen (15) item questionnaire reviewed the physical, social and emotional health risks associated with teenage pregnancy among in-school adolescents in the area of the study. The instrument was subject to face to face validity by the jury approach. The test retest reliability was applied to obtain coefficient for 82 which was considered high for the study. Descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentages and grand mean as well as inferential statistics of Chi-square (¿2) was used for data analysis. Level of significance was set at 0.05. Based on the findings, it was concluded that some (46.2%) of the respondents have low level of awareness of physical health risks associated with teenage pregnancy. There is significant relationship between male and female respondents in their level of awareness of health risks associated with teenage pregnancy. There is also a significant relationship among respondents of various ages, religious affiliations and level of education in their awareness of health risks associated with teenage pregnancy. Based on the findings and conclusion, recommendations were made pertinent among which are; health and allied educators should intensify their health education campaign against teenage pregnancy at school and at community level.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 6
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Februar 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783656368700
• Artikelnr.: 49876918

Autorenporträt

Biography of Kingsley Adimabua: Kingsley Adimabua is a dedicated and experienced Humanitarian and Development worker hailing from Abuja, Nigeria. With a career spanning 11 years, Kingsley has made significant contributions to various esteemed organizations within the field. His passion for making a positive impact on communities and his expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Information and Knowledge Management have set him apart as a strong candidate. Throughout his professional journey, Kingsley has had the privilege of working with reputable organizations such as Malaria Consortium, Christian Aid, Cuso International, Save the Children, Oxfam Novib, eHealth Africa, CBM International, and Palladium in Nigeria. His notable achievements include establishing a harmonized Post Distribution Monitoring system for a consortium of organizations involved in the Nigerian Joint Humanitarian Response and implementing effective Information and Knowledge management systems for Oxfam Novib's humanitarian response. Kingsley's skill set extends beyond M&E and Information and Knowledge Management. He possesses expertise in establishing quality standards and internal quality assurance mechanisms and is proficient in statistical analysis using tools such as Excel, STATA, SPSS, Epi-Info, and MicroStrategy. Additionally, his excellent writing and presentation skills have been honed through his professional experience. Passionate about helping people and driven by a desire to make a difference, Kingsley is a valuable asset to any team. He thrives on challenges, demonstrates adaptability, and possesses strong leadership qualities. Kingsley's unwavering dedication to humanitarian and development work, combined with his affinity for working with numbers and figures, make him a valuable addition to any organization. In his pursuit of professional growth, Kingsley is eager to take on increased responsibilities and contribute to an organization's growth in a higher role. He is patient, adaptable, and committed to exceeding expectations. Kingsley's ultimate goal is to continue making a positive impact on communities and contribute to the growth and success of the organization he joins. If given the opportunity, Kingsley would be delighted to discuss his qualifications further in an interview. For any inquiries or to schedule an interview, please feel free to contact him via email at [e-mail].