Adolescent pregnancy is a major global public health and development challenge (1,2). The World Health Organization estimates that 21 million adolescent girls aged 15-19 years become pregnant annually, with nearly half giving birth (3). Most of these pregnancies occur in LMICs, particularly sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where structural barriers, poverty, limited access to SRH services, harmful gender norms, and weak policy implementation amplify risks(1,4).
Adolescent pregnancy is linked to higher risks of maternal mortality, preterm birth, poor neonatal outcomes, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV. This evidence brief is based on a rapid review of peer-reviewed literature examining barriers, facilitators, and interventions related to adolescent pregnancy, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
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