By Edith | Program Manager
Teenage pregnancy is a significant public health concern, associated with increased maternal mortality and morbidity as well as serious health risks for both mother and child. Uganda has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Luwero District, where Shanti Uganda operates, rates of adolescent pregnancy are higher than the national average. Therefore, through The Teen Health Education program, we are tackling factors which are influencing the high pregnancy rates among teenage girls. Because our Birth House receives more than 30 teen mothers per month, our Teen Health Education program through the three day workshops specifically educates teens about how social identities interact and relate to the risk of becoming a teen parent. The teens are then empowered to positively deal with the multiple forms of marginality which place them at increased risk of teenage pregnancy. Through the workshops, we promote effective health strategies considering the individual demographic factors. We enable teens to understand the social factors that surround their lives as well as increase their involvement in meaningful social economic activities. With this information teens are able to make informed decisions about becoming or not becoming a mother.
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