Pregnant teens: girls in South Africa need focused, supportive healthcare and more information about safe sex
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pregnant teensAbstract
An estimated 12 million teenage pregnancies are reported globally every year.
Girls and young women in this age group face multiple risk factors that contribute to early pregnancies. These include a lack of access to comprehensive sexual education, socioeconomic inequality, cultural norms, and limited availability of contraceptives. They’re also less likely than older women to get prenatal care, and more likely to experience stigma and discrimination in healthcare facilities if they do seek care.