The profile and attitudes on teenage pregnancy and parenthood of young men who fathered children of adolescent mothers in Cavite
Publication Date
2012
Document Type
Research
Abstract
The study is to determine the profile and attitudes on teenage pregnancy and parenthood of young men who fathered children of adolescent mothers in Cavite. The age of first sexual contact and the age at the birth of their child among young fathers in this study were similar to findings among young males in the country. Education, employment, smoking, alcohol and drug use were also similar. Adolescent females are not necessarily pushed to marry the father of their child and are even allowed to live together with them. Familial problems, lack of parental guidance, peer pressure and failure to discuss sexuality within families are perceived precursors to premarital sex and even teenage pregnancy. Economic problems and failure to complete school are perceived risks to both the adolescent mother and young fathers.
APA Citation
Grejarte, Luv C., "The profile and attitudes on teenage pregnancy and parenthood of young men who fathered children of adolescent mothers in Cavite" (2012). Resident Research. 353.
https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/resident-research/353