Browsing by Author "Mwangi, Mary Nyakio"

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    Effect of Cultural Norms on Teenage Pregnancy in Kilifi County- Kenya
    (Journal of Public Policy and Governance, 2024) Mwangi, Mary Nyakio; Kipchumba, Heather
    This study sought to determine the impact of social-cultural norms on the rise in teen pregnancy in Kilifi County. According to hospital records, Kilifi County has a high rate of female births. The study used a cross-sectional survey design based on the Psychosocial Theory of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory. In Kilifi County, the target population consisted of 700 pregnant teenage mothers, 500 household heads, 300 nurses (midwives), and 70 sub-county children officers. A sample of 70 pregnant teenage mothers, 50 household heads, 30 nurses (midwives), and seven sub-county child welfare officers. The study employed questionnaires and interview schedules. Quantitative data was evaluated using descriptive statistical tools such as mean, percentage, and frequency. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 70 pregnant teenage mothers, 50 household heads, and 30 midwives. Data from 7 child welfare officers was gathered using interview schedules. Tables, graphs, and charts were used to present the information. A thematic analysis was used to organize and compile qualitative data. For ethical considerations, authority was sought from Kenyatta University's graduate school, a permit was obtained from NACOSTI and the ethics committee, and information collected was kept confidential and anonymous. According to the findings, social-cultural norms, poverty, a lack of sex education, inactive child protection policies, and parental marital status (divorce) all had a significant impact on teenage pregnancy in Kilifi. The findings indicate that there is a high rate of teen pregnancy in the area. Empowering low income families, conducting sex education, and demonstrating the consequences of negative social and cultural norms and practices are recommended.
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    Social Cultural Practices and Teenage Pregnancy in Kilifi County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-07) Mwangi, Mary Nyakio
    Globally, teenage pregnancy is a significant and concerning trend. This tendency is concerning in Kenya, where the coastline region is most affected. The study addressed four study objectives, namely to establish the effect of socio-and cultural norms, child protection practices, sex education, and parenting styles in the rise of teenage pregnancies in Kilifi County. The study was to determine how socio-cultural practices take part to the increase of teenage pregnancies in Kilifi County. Kilifi County was selected due to the rising number of teenage pregnancies in the hospital's maternity records. The research was supported by Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory, and descriptive design was used. The target population was 700 pregnant teenagers,500 households, 300 nurses, and 70 sub-county children's officers in Kilifi County. A sample of 70 pregnant teenage mothers,30 nurses(midwives), 50 household heads and 7 sub-county children officers was used in the research. The researcher used questionnaires and interview schedules. To assess quantitative and descriptive data, statistical procedures such as average or mean percentages and frequencies were employed. Thirty nurses (midwives), fifty household heads, and seventy pregnant adolescent moms provided information via semi-structured questionnaires. There were charts, graphs, and tables used. Interview schedules were used to gather information from seven sub-county child officers. The qualitative data were analyzed using a theme analysis. For ethical concerns, the researcher sought authority from Kenyatta University graduate school, a research permit from NACOSTI and the ethics committee, and confidentiality and anonymity of information collected were observed. The study recommends that harmful social and cultural practices should be eradicated, and this will reduce the number of teenage pregnancies. The results from this study are useful to policymakers in government, the education sector, the public health sector, and religious and non-governmental organizations handling the welfare of teenagers in Kenya.