EFFECT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN MASAFU TOWN COUNCIL IN BUSIA DISTRICT
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2024-10-04
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of teenage pregnancy on academic performance
among students in Masafu Town Council, Busia District. Utilizing a sample of 63 respondents from a
total of 75, and employing a cross-sectional survey design, the study aimed to determine the impact of
pregnancy rate, access to healthcare, and socioeconomic status on academic performance. The findings
revealed that while teenage pregnancy introduced significant challenges for students, including
interruptions in their educational pursuits and difficulties in balancing school responsibilities, its direct
impact on academic performance was minimal. The study concluded that although factors such as
healthcare access and socioeconomic status played roles in influencing academic outcomes, the effects
were not strongly correlated. Based on these findings, the study recommended implementing targeted
support systems, including enhanced healthcare services and educational support programs for teenage
mothers, to better address the challenges they face and improve their academic performance. The study
also suggested further research to explore additional variables and contextual factors that might influence
the relationship between teenage pregnancy and educational outcomes.
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