A Sociological Study of Causes and Consequences of Teenage Pregnancies in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

The global epidemic of teen pregnancies and parenting is deeply troubling. A historical phenomenon: teen pregnancies. The detrimental effects of teen pregnancies on mother, child, family, and society at large make this a pressing public health concern. The study set out to investigate adolescent pregnancies in rural Southern Punjab, Pakistan, as well as their underlying causes and consequences. Two hundred pregnant teenagers from rural Southern Punjab, Pakistan, were chosen by the researcher. We utilized a simple random sampling method. For the quantitative data, a single validation scale was used. In the region under investigation, adolescent pregnancies were most commonly caused by low socioeconomic status, patriarchal social structures, a lack of education, and early marriage of minors. A variety of illnesses, including preterm delivery and low birth weight, can be attributed to teen pregnancies. The results that were extracted are very significant. The majority of respondents (67.5% to be exact) believed that the risk of maternal mortality after childbirth was twice that of older moms. Teen pregnancy is caused by early marriage, according to the majority of respondents (95.0%). In remote areas, it is suggested that the government raise awareness about the importance of girls. Girls can empower themselves to know their rights by obtaining an education. Girls in remote regions need spaces where they can feel empowered.