GROUP: 4

MEMBERS:

• Ramirez, Hanverlyn

• Serundo, Cindy

• Rabadan, Danica

• Ligutan, Eunice Ann

LEADER: Ligutan, Eunice Ann T.

MEMBERS:

• Ramirez Hanverlyn
• Serundo Cindy
• Rabadan Danica

JOURNAL CRITIQUE

TITLE: The Influence of Educational Attainment on Teenage Pregnancy in Low-Income Countrie.

AUTHOR: Mohr Rebekah, Carbajal Jose, Sharma Bonita B.

PUBLISHER: Journal of Social Work in the Global Community

Date of Publication: 2019

Volume. No. of Pages: Volume 4, Issue 1, Pages 19-31

SUMMARY
 The two subjects covered in this article are teen pregnancy and low-income nations The
majority of teenagers who become pregnant at a young age are poor, and one reason why their
situation affects them more than others is because of pressure from their parents. Additionally,
poverty plays a significant part in this international problem. Luis-Felipe López-Calva claims that
"poverty and lack of opportunity are dorectly associated with teen pregnancy and early
motherhood, which can become an impediment to women wanting to fully take advantage of
development opportunities." However, if we support efforts to address teen pregnancy, raise
educational standards, and increase awareness among all people, this problem can be solved.

INTRODUCTION
This study's objective is to investigate the relationship between educational level and teen
pregnancy rates in low- and middle-income nations. providing education and increasing
awareness to stop teenage pregnancies.

When a teen becomes pregnant at a young age, she may decide to quit school or perform
below averagely. Due to these factors, there are few options in life for employment and
education. This may be an issue, particularly given the current financial situation. While other
businesses preferred hiring people with degrees, which led to the unemployment of others and
had an impact on society. In addition to pressure and deprivation, cultural norms and legal
requirements compel young women to become mothers.

From the viewpoint of others, having a family at a young age can assist them in resolving
their issues. Without their knowledge, their solutions are causing teen pregnancies. Teen
pregnancy in low- and lower-middle-income countries is frequently associated with illiteracy,
which has a detrimental effect on people's quality of life and fuels poverty, especially for
women. Due to rising teen pregnancy and lower educational levels among young in countries
with higher revenues, this lack of education contributes to economic growth and lower living
standards.

This study examines the influences of teen pregnancy on educational attainment in low-
and lower-middle income countries. The relationship between teenage poverty, education, and
pregnancy is also examined, with a focus on the increased risk of HIV/AIDS among youths and
the challenges associated with pregnancy.

With the aid of this study, social workers in low- and lower-middle income countries will be
able to develop programs and policies for adolescent girls. In addition to addressing issues with
internal validity and reliability, this article provides a methodological framework for assessing
bias in well-known social science findings. It also discusses research on teen pregnancies and
education.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

The findings indicated that younger females are more susceptible to pregnancy and delivery
risks and challenges, with poverty, teen pregnancy, and illiteracy playing key roles.

According to this study, teenage pregnancies in low- and lower-middle income countries
are related to education. Pregnancy was frequently delayed in adolescent girls who attended
school longer or with higher education. In lower-income countries, this results in subpar
education, a vicious cycle of adolescent pregnancies, and lower levels of education.

The research on teen pregnancy and education in low- and lower-middle-income nations is
few, and further investigation is required to determine whether educational levels and teenage
pregnancies are related.

PERSONAL INSIGHT

• These people will become pregnant quickly since they are able to immediately give their
virginity. Said by Danica Rabadan, and Cindy Serundo.

• Hanverlyn Ramirez said “Bcause we are the only ones our parents expect, we are unable to
become pregnant early, but if we want to finish, we can study. This is something I learned from
my teenage pregnancy. Someone who becomes pregnant early can study if they can, and
having a child is not a barrier if you want to study and finish.

•Learning to value education is important because it can help you realize youraspirations.
Teenage pregnancy should be stopped since the child will ultimately suffer if we are unable to
meet his or her needs. (Eunice)

GUIDE QUESTION
1. • Prior research has concentrated on teenage pregnancy, education, and reproductive
health. (Danica&Cindy)

• What I have learned from teenage pregnancy is that someone who gets pregnant early can
study if they can and having a child is not an obstacle if you want to study and finish then you
can and we can’t get pregnant early because we are the only ones our parents expect, but if
you want to finish, you can study. (Hanverlyn)

• If there’s a wheel, there’s a way. If you really wanted to finish your degree, having a child is
not a barrier. I also discovered that by educating others about current events, I might assist
them become more conscious of what was going on around them. (Eunice)

2. • These are the causes of these underage pregnancies, according to the study’s findings.
Lack of parental supervision and care, a lack of certain material necessities, inadequate peer
guidance, a lack of sex education, and the effect of alcohol and drug misuse are all factors.
(Serundo & Rabadan)

•It has a significant impact on me because many people my age become pregnant, and I have
observed many others who are able to continue their education despite having children. If I
were in a position to become pregnant early, I would still be able to pursue my education
because anything is possible if you put your mind to it. However it’s still wrong to allow minors
to become pregnant because they haven’t accomplished anything in life, leading some people
to consider aborting the child. If that were to happen to me, however, I would bring the child
back to life and work diligently to retake the course for the child’s future. (Hanverlyn)

• This journal definitely had a significant influence on me as a student and a teenager. I've
discovered a lot of things I must do both as a student and as a young person. It gives me
additional insight into how others might be impacted by the truth, as well as suggestions for
what I should and shouldn't do. to avoid doing something I know I'll regret afterwards. (Eunice)