Thesis
Primary Author
AGNESS SABDIO HARAO
Subject Category
Education among teenage mothers
Institutional ID
MIUC-REP-369

STRATEGIC SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION IN TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN SAKU SUBCOUNTY, MARSABIT KENYA

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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between strategic sustainable education and teenage
pregnancy in Saku Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya, through the lens of Social Cognitive
Theory (SCT). The study was guided by the assumption that comprehensive sex education
programs, sustainable education programs, and vocational training could improve reproductive
health outcomes and reduce teenage pregnancy rates. A sample of 100 participants, including
students, teachers, parents, and community leaders, was selected for the study. The results indicate
that economic disparities, lack of food security, and limited access to education and employment
opportunities were significant contributors to teenage pregnancy. Cultural practices, such as early
marriage and female genital mutilation, were also identified as contributing factors. The study
found that parental involvement, strengthening education policies, and providing reproductive
healthcare services could play a crucial role in preventing teenage pregnancy. The findings
suggested that addressing poverty, lack of education, and cultural practices that promote early
marriage and childbearing were critical to preventing teenage pregnancy in Marsabit County. The
study recommended comprehensive sex education programs, sustainable education programs, and
vocational training to improve reproductive health outcomes and reduce teenage pregnancy rates
in Marsabit County

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