ABSTRACT This report discusses the importance of some aspects of the impact of teenage pregnancy in Northern Ireland in terms of accessing support services. It has been compiled from the results of a questionnaire completed by a small sample of individuals who have experienced this situation either from personal experience or through their professional contacts‚ and also from internet research and leaflets. The word “restriction” of the report allows for only brief acknowledgement of the issues
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In recent years‚ teenage pregnancy has been labeled a major issue amongst teens that it can be known as an "Epidemic." Is teenage pregnancy directly responsible for a host of society’s ills? Increasing teenage pregnancy rate translates directly into increasing rates of "school failure‚" early behavioral problems‚ drug abuse‚ child abuse‚ depression‚ and crimes. Many social problems can be directly attributed to the poor choices of teenage girls. The talk shows today are flooded by episodes dealing
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Teen pregnancy has become such an issue facing America that President Clinton has addressed the issue. Statistics show that every two minutes a teenager gives birth in the United States (Guernsey 6). This means that at least three thousand teenage girls become pregnant every day and almost one millione teenagers become pregnant every year (www.teenpregnancy.org). Four in ten teenage girls become pregnant at least once before they reach the age of twenty. Because of this high number‚ the United States
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Teenage Pregnancies among Blacks and Hispanics 11/09/2012 Tina Trent TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG BLACK & HISPANIC GIRLS Birth rates in African American and Hispanic teens are substantially higher than whites‚ a trend that has persisted for decades. Even though pregnancy rates among teens are at an all time low. It is still a major issue but mostly affecting the urban communities. In this research paper I will be comparing and demonstrating the relationships
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Gregory VD Smith Adolescent Pregnancy In this research paper I will explore the effects of adolescent pregnancy‚ prevention‚ and intervention of adolescent pregnancy on American society. The notion that education‚ abstinence‚ and parental involvement are vital in the reduction of adolescent pregnancies is the thesis of this paper. The research supports this thesis; prevention and intervention have contributed to the progress in reducing adolescent pregnancy over the last decade. There are
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Pregnancy can be a scary thing‚ especially when unintended. Throughout history‚ thousands of parents have been shocked from their daughters coming home pregnant one day. Teen pregnancy is a life-changing situation and the lives of many teenage women have been ruptured by teen pregnancy. As a result of their pregnancies‚ their lives are put on hold all because of another responsibility interrupting their own lives. When so many young females are giving birth due to an accidental pregnancy‚ the country
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“EFFECTS OF A BROKEN FAMILY TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR STUDENT OF NEGROS MISSION ACADEMY S.Y 2012-2013” NEGROS MISSION ACADEMY _______________________________________________________________ CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the background of the study‚ theoretical/conceptual framework‚ statement of the problem‚ hypotheses‚ significance of the study‚ scope and delimitation of the study‚ and the definition
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Unpredicted sex can lead to unplanned pregnancies in high school resulting in school dropouts‚ financial problems‚ social rejection and even abortion. Thousands of teenage girls each year have to drop out of high school because they are pregnant. Having to juggle school‚ taking care of the baby‚ and possibly a job as well‚ many teens decide to drop out of high school to take full responsibility and care for the baby. They must abandon their education for taking responsibility of something that could
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Teenage pregnancy 1) Gender: Male Female 2) Age Range 13-16 17-21 22-40 41 Above 3) To what ethnic group do you belong to? East Indian Mix African Amerindians Chinese Portuguese European 4) To what religion do you belong to? Christianity
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