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| College Students' Perception of Teenage Pregnancy: Basis for School-Based Reproductive Health Advocacy
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Al Jeam O. Soon, Nancy Noelle D. Ordiz, Rueza Jane P. Dalura, Alfer Jann D. Tantog
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Abstract:
In a quantitative descriptive study, 216 college students, selected using purposive sampling, were assessed on their perception of teenage pregnancy based on: sources of knowledge on teenage pregnancy, knowledge of factors predisposing to teenage pregnancy, knowledge of contraceptive methods, and sexual behavior of the respondents. The study was conducted in the second semester of 2020-2021 in a private educational institution in Pagadian City and was administered using a survey questionnaire. The study used Frequency and Percentage Analysis. The results showed that students are aware of teenage pregnancies. The majority accurately defined teenage pregnancy and considered the school, mass media, and parents as their sources of knowledge. The students opined inadequate knowledge of contraceptives, lack of parental guidance, and frequent sex as the main predisposing factors to teenage pregnancy. All are aware of contraceptives and consider the school their primary source of knowledge. The non-usages of contraceptives are fear of the side effects, fear of making others aware of their sexual activities, and fear of asking for contraceptives resulting in insufficient knowledge. Some students engage in sexual activities and prefer to discuss sexual health matters with healthcare providers. The students need further understanding of contraceptive methods due to their inadequate knowledge and fear of side effects. Promoting abstinence and providing knowledge on sexual and reproductive health in the school to improve the student's knowledge and awareness of teenage pregnancy and sexual and reproductive health is vital.
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