Quantitative survey shows a high prevalence of unwanted pregnancies in adolescents, highlighting the urgent need for integrated sexual and mental health services.
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: High rates of unwanted pregnancies (36.6%) and abortion attempts (33.5%) were reported among adolescents.
KEY EVIDENCE: Despite lower early marriage prevalence (4.16%), external peer comparison showed higher rates (17.4%).
APPROACH: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 385 adolescents aged 10-19 in Ghana, capturing health-related experiences.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings suggest a crucial need for integrating mental health services into reproductive healthcare to support adolescents effectively.
Cite This Study
SHADRACH ABULIKO A-OBILIYA (2025) studied this question.