In the Philippines, factors like being in a union, low education, socioeconomic status, living with parents, access to media, and contraceptive practice are associated with increased teenage pregnancy rates.

TEENAGE FERTILITY AND RISK OF PREGNANCY: SOCIOCULTURAL CORRELATES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Teenage pregnancy in the Philippines has steadily increased over a 35-year period, with a trend towards increasing proportions of teenagers with better education, urban living, and less stigma.

Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines: Trends, Correlates and Data Sources

Higher socio-economic status, internet access, Protestant or Muslim religion, and finishing primary education are protective against teenage pregnancy in Filipino women aged 15-19.

Factors Associated with Pregnancy Among Filipino Women Aged 15-19: Results from the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey

Filipino teenage mothers face challenges in preparing for and accepting their new roles as mothers due to social stigma and lack of education.

The Phenomenon of Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines

Teenage pregnancy is associated with complications in both mother and child, and proper implementation of healthcare services tailored for adolescent mothers can improve outcomes.

Factors Associated with Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes among Pregnant Teen/Adolescent Filipino 13–19 years old in a Tertiary Hospital

A policy focusing on developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies can help reduce and prevent adolescent pregnancy in the Philippines, where more than 500 teens become pregnant daily.

Reducing and Preventing Adolescent Childbearing in the Philippines: A Policy Paper

Teenage pregnant women have significantly lower hospital expenses compared to 20-24-year-olds, but no significant difference in neonatal outcomes.

Pattern of Neonatal Outcome of NICU Admissions Born to Teenage Pregnant Women Admitted in a Level-1 Government Hospital from January 2016 to December 2016

The Philippines has shown a constant and significantly high repeated pregnancy prevalence among adolescents aged 15-19 from 1993 to 2013, with negligible reduction over the 20-year period.

Trends in repeated pregnancy among adolescents in the Philippines from 1993 to 2013

Teenage pregnancy is more likely in adolescent women who live with neither parent, are closer to 19 years of age, have knowledge of contraception, and live in a big family, while higher education and wealth status are associated with reduced risk.

Association between Teenage Pregnancy and Family Factors: An Analysis of the Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey 2017

Teenage pregnancy carries greater risks, including higher abortion rates, premature labor, and lower birthweights, and has a negative impact on both the mother and child.

Teenage pregnancy: medical, demographic, and psycho-social implications.

Teenage pregnancy carries greater risks, including higher abortion rates, premature labor, and lower birthweights, and may negatively impact both parents' social and economic well-being.

Family planning practice among teenage mothers in Manila is low, with knowledge and attitude towards family planning being key predictors, and receiving informational support being six times more likely to practice.

Predictors of Family Planning Practices of Teen Mothers in Manila, Philippines

High effectiveness and long duration of long-acting reversible contraception are primary reasons for initiation among teenage mothers at Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center.

Prevalence and determinants of long-acting reversible contraception initiation among teenage mothers in a tertiary hospital

Teenage pregnancy in Degua Tembien district, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia is associated with lower family monthly income, being married, being in the 18-19 age group, not communicating with parents on reproductive health issues, and having a maternal history of teenage pregnancy.

Determinants of teenage pregnancy in Degua Tembien District, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A community-based case-control study

Teenage pregnancy is a global issue, with sex education and family planning services being crucial for reducing the risk of unwanted pregnancies and improving maternal health.

Teenage pregnancies: a world-wide problem.

Teen pregnancy rates remain high in many countries, with recent declines in most, but research on planning status and factors affecting teen pregnancy resolution could inform programs and policies.

Adolescent Pregnancy, Birth, and Abortion Rates Across Countries: Levels and Recent Trends

The teen pregnancy rate dropped 40% from 1990 to 2008, reaching a historic low, with rates declining significantly for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic teenagers.

Estimated pregnancy rates and rates of pregnancy outcomes for the United States, 1990-2008.

The teenage pregnancy rate dropped 38% from 1990-2004, reaching an historic low of 72.2 pregnancies per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years, with younger teenagers experiencing a greater decline than older teenagers.

Estimated pregnancy rates by outcome for the United States, 1990-2004.

Teenagers in Echague, Isabela, Philippines lack significant knowledge on reproduction, contraception, and teenage pregnancy, with no significant difference based on age, education, or sex.

Teenager’s Knowledge and Perspectives on Teenage Pregnancy at Selected Barangay of Echague Isabela Philippines

These studies suggest that the rate of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines is influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, education, living conditions, and access to contraception, with a steady increase over the past 35 years and significant health and social challenges for teenage mothers.