Influence of Teenage Pregnancy on Academic Performance Case Study Secondary Schools Within Kakure Sub-County Kaberamaido District

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION

APPROVAL ii

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

LIST OF ACRONYMS vi

ABSTRACT vui

CHAPTER ONE 1

1.0. Introduction

1.1 Background of the study I

1.2 Statement of problem S

1.3 Purpose of study 6

1.4 Objectives of study 6

1.5 Research questions 6

1.6 Scope of the study 6

1.6.1. Subject scope 6

16.2. Geographical scope 6

1.6.3. Time Scope 6

1.7 The significance of the study 7

ChAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 8

2.0. Introduction 8

2.1. Definition of key terms 8

2,2. Conceptual framework 9

2.3. Relationship between teenage pregnancy and academic performance 10

2.4. Causes of teenage pregnancy 11

2.5. Suggested intervention measures 15

CHAPTER THREE: METFIODOLOGY 17

3.0. introduction 17

3.1. Research design 17

3.2. Area of study 17

3.3. The targeted population 17

3.4. Sample size 18

3.5. Sources of data 18

3.5.1. Primary source of data 18

3.5.2. Secondary source of data 18

3.6. Research Instruments 18

3.6.1. Interviews 19

ABSTRACT

The study was set to assess the impact of influence of teenage pregnancy on academic performance at secondary schools in Kakure sub-county in Kaberamaido district period 2017- 2018. It was guided by the number of objectives which were; To establish the relationship between teenage pregnancy and academic performance, to identify the causes of teenage pregnancy and, to establish measures that can be taken to minimize teenage pregnancy. To achieve these objectives, the researcher investigated teachers, staff members and students. Questionnaires and interviews which were addressed to the teachers, school authorities helped the researcher to analyze the research findings. The information got from questionnaires was compared to those from interviews and have shown the following; Teenage pregnancy is considered a key factor for girl child drop of out of school, the society and religious leaders should be able to give values to performance in order to achieve its goal. In conclusion the research concluded that teenage pregnancy means “Early Pregnancy at School” to others.