Teenage pregnancy in Croydon - literature review and research outline.

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‘Why is there an increase in teenage pregnancy in the London Borough of Croydon?’

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Course Title: BA in Social Policy and Youth Studies



ABSTRACT

The aim of this research study is to understand why teenage pregnancy is increasing in the London Borough of Croydon and to identify the factors contributing to this problem.  A qualitative approach has been adopted for this research study. Both secondary and primary data will be collected. Secondary data will be collected from different informational resources which include journals, books, NHS reports and articles.  Primary data will be collected through semi structured interviews.  Sample population consists of pregnant teenagers living in the London Borough of Croydon and the data will be analysed in a step wise manner to draw meaningful conclusions at the end of the research study. This study will effectively contribute towards the literature about the factors causing the increase in the number of teenage conceptions and will aid in suggesting strategies for the governing bodies to reduce the number of teenage conceptions in Croydon.

 



TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
  2. Literature Review...............................................................................................................4
  3. Methodology......................................................................................................................5
  4. Conclusion..........................................................................................................................6
  5. Time Chart..........................................................................................................................7
  6. References..........................................................................................................................7

  1. INTRODUCTION

Research studies have suggested that teenage pregnancy is a major global issue and it needs to be addressed accurately due to the health, social and economic risks associated with this issue (Baker, 2007; Roth et al., 2009; Kamberg, 2012). Decline in the number of teenage pregnancies have been reported as a result of the strategies undertaken by governing bodies across Europe to reduce the number of unplanned teenage conceptions. However, England still has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies which are mostly unplanned (Teenage Pregnancy Associates, 2011). Teenage pregnancies are a major cause of poor health conditions in teen mothers and their babies, it have an adverse economic impact and play a crucial role in increasing child poverty (WHO, 2012). According to a recent press release, London Borough of Croydon recorded 50% reduction in the teenage conceptions; however, the borough is still amongst the regions with highest teenage pregnancy rate (Croydon, 2012). In order to further reduce the rate of teenage pregnancies in Borough of Croydon it is crucial to identify the factors causing the increase in teenage conceptions. Therefore, the aim of this research study is to effectively recognize the factors causing increase in teenage pregnancies in the London Borough of Croydon and the chosen organisation is Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The research objectives are:

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  • To identify the factors causing increase in teenage pregnancies through literature.
  • To identify the factors causing increase in teenage pregnancies in the London Borough of Croydon.
  • To identify the strategies that could be adopted by the governing bodies in London Borough of Croydon to address the issues of increasing teenage pregnancies.

  1. LITERATURE REVIEW

  1.  Individual Factors

Research studies have suggested that individual factors play an important role in teenage conceptions (Imamura et al., 2007). Children of teenage lone mothers are more vulnerable to become teenage parents (Botting et al. 1998). Members of some certain ...

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