GIRL CHILD EDUCATION AND ADOLESCENCE PREGNANCY AN ASSESSMENT OF UNFPA ADVOCACY
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Date
2023-11
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Journal of Perspectives in Gender Development (JPIGD). Centre for Gender Development Studies Delta State University
Abstract
Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with social, economic, and health implications. Factors such
as poor access to health care and education, gender inequality, and limited access to comprehensive
sexual education contribute to the issue. This study examined the girl child education and adolescent
pregnancy in Nigeria and the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) advocacy concerning
education and adolescent pregnancy. Adopting the Social Learning Theory, it examined the
persistence of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria, despite UNFPA advocacy efforts. The qualitative
research approach was adopted to generate the secondary data which were obtained from published
articles and online sources. The MAXQDA thematic analysis was used to generate data analysis. The
study found that a comprehensive strategy is needed to prevent adolescent pregnancy, including
advancing gender equality and increasing access to contraception. The study also found out that early
marriage and cultural misconception limits the girl child’s education. The study recommends that
collaborations between UNFPA, the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, and other
organizations are needed to strengthen comprehensive sexual education, advocate for gender equality,
improve access to reproductive health services, and support economic empowerment.
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Staff Publication
Keywords
Adolescent Pregnancy, Child marriage, Peer pressure, Sexual violence, UNFP