Black teenage pregnancy in Port Elizabeth

Boult, Brenda E.; Cunningham, Peter

doi:10.1080/0300443910750101

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“…A tendency has been noted for never-married mothers to have daughters who become unmarried mothers, often at an early age (Height, 1986;Clarke, 1986). Recent research by Boult and Cunningham (1991) did not establish a clear mother/daughter role-modelling factor. A relationship between the 'disorganized family' and Black teenage pregnancy has been noted (Craig, 1980;O'Mohoney, 1987;Oppong, 1987;Ncayiyane and TerHaar, 1988;Kulin, 1988;Boult and Cunningham, 1991).…”

Section: Consequences Of Family Disorganization and Teenage Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Parents, educationists, the medical profession and social scientists became aware that adolescent girls were at risk for sexually transmitted diseases as a result of early onset of sexual activity and, interrupted schooling or school drop-out and obstetric problems (including illegal abortion) should they fall pregnant (Oronsaye et al, 1982;Oppong, 1987;Kulin, 1988;Nash, 1990;Boult and Cunningham, 1991). Kulin (1988, 730) places the problem in perspective,…”

Section: Teenage Pregnancy In Africa and South Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mfono, 1990). Boult and Cunningham (1991) put the figure for Black teenage pregnancy in Port Elizabeth at 24 percent of Black births.…”

Section: Consequences Of Family Disorganization and Teenage Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most have only between 5-8 years of schooling, while some have less (Oronsaye et al, 1982;Gunston, 1986;Boult and Cunningham, 1991). This has implications for the prevention of further pregnancies and for child care.…”

Section: Numbers Of Factors Associated With and Outcomes Of Black Tmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An increasing number of, female-headed single parent families; out-of-wedlock children; unwanted and abandoned babies; street children; adolescents with sexuality transmitted disease and teenage pregnancies attest to this. Particular reference is made to a research study by Boult and Cunningham (1991) …”

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confidence: 99%

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Black Teenage Pregnancy: An African Perspective

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Black teenage pregnancy in South Africa and the rest of Africa is discussed. Problems of family disorganization are examined. An increasing number of, female-headed single parent families; out-of-wedlock children; unwanted and abandoned babies; street children; adolescents with sexuality transmitted disease and teenage pregnancies attest to this. Particular reference is made to a research study by Boult and Cunningham (1991) of Black Teenage Pregnancy in Pori Elizabeth.The study demonstrates that teenage pregnancy is associated with disorganized family structure; disregard of traditional cultural norms; low education; lack of knowledge and use of contraception and, a correlation between age at onset of menarche and onset of sexual activity. It is associated with a negative response to the pregnancy from the teenager, her sexual partner and her family. There is a lack of realistic planning on her and her child's behalf. Recommendations to prevent further deterioration of quality of life for 'children having children' include gender-specific and age-related sex education, an upgrading of the socioeconomic environment and support systems; and more appropriate development policies.

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