teenage pregnancy

The Asumka Hemaa of Adukrom Akuapem, Nana Odiasempa Abena Ayebea Okani I, has called on parents to educate their children on sexual matters to help curb the high rate of teenage pregnancy in the country. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Nana Odiasempa stated that most teenagers, especially girls, receive their initial sexual education from peers, social media, or out of curiosity, which often results in unwanted pregnancies. She emphasized that parents must not shirk their responsibility to teach their children about the consequences of engaging in sexual activities at a young age. “The high incidence of…

The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate has revealed that about 86 percent of adolescent pregnancies in Tema are caused by men between 20 and 39-years-old. Doris Ocansey, the Adolescent Health Advocate for the Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA). She said her outfit’s conclusion was based on research into the background of the men impregnating these girls in the metropolis, especially Tema Manhean. Ms. Ocansey said, “We collected the data so that we can also focus on the adults since they are impregnating the girls.” She said that looking at the age…