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| Influence of Smartphones on Teenage Pregnancy in Iringa Municipal, Tanzania. A Socio-Digital Analysis.
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Lusungu Myavidogo
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Abstract:
The use of smartphones has become increasingly prevalent among teenagers in Tanzania. This study explores the influence of smartphones on teenage pregnancy in Iringa Municipal. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the study employed semi-structured interviews to gather data from 50 teenage girls who had been pregnant or were currently pregnant. The findings of the study reveal that there is a significant association between smartphone use and teenage pregnancy. Teenagers who used smartphones more frequently were more likely to be pregnant than those who used smartphones less frequently. The study also found that adolescents who used smartphones for social networking and online dating were more likely to be pregnant than those who did not use smartphones for these purposes. The study concludes that smartphones have a significant influence on teenage pregnancy in Iringa Municipal. The study recommends that, parents should talk to their children about the risks of using smartphones, including the risk of early sexual initiation and unprotected sex. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between smartphones and teenage pregnancy.
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