Year 2015

Name: Jamie Drummond

School: Frome Technical High School

Candidate #:

Centre #: 100037

Teritory: Jamaica

Teacher: D. Ellis

Year: 2014-2015

Topics Pages numbers

Introduction................................................................................................3

Acknowledgement.....................................................................................4

Statement of problem.................................................................................5

Reason for selecting Research area............................................................6

Method of investigation..............................................................................7

Instrument used to collect data....................................................................8

Questionnaire..........................................................................................9-11

Procedures Used To collect data................................................................12

Presentation and Explanation of data....................................................13-19

Analysis.................................................................................................20-21

Statement of findings..................................................................................22

Recommendation and implementation strategies.......................................23

Bibliography...............................................................................................24

Appendices.............................................................................................25-26

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One of the most common problems in the society is teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy has plague our schools, homes and community, but what is the major

cause of all this?

This project was done to find out what are the factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy in a particular community. Here you will see a breakdown of how the

data was collected and analyzed. It is also presented in the project so you may get a clearer understanding of what was done. Recommendation was made as to how

this issue can be presented.

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First the researcher would like to thank the almighty father for giving me the strength and the brain capacity to understand and complete this S.BA. Special thank to the researcher father for assisting the researcher in the way he did. The researcher could not have done it without him. Thanks to the researcher’s aunt and cousin for taking the time out to ensure that I got the job done, your help is highly appreciated. Again thank you all.

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Statement Of The problem

What are the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in Frome, Westmoreland?

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Reason for Selecting the Area of Research

The researcher chooses this topic because teenage pregnancy has always been a problem in the community of Frome. The researcher choose this topic to show and educate others about the negative impact teenage pregnancy may have on the parent and the child’s life.

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Method of Investigation

In order to collect data from the survey, the researcher decided to use printed questionnaires. The questionnaire as a tool for collecting data has a number of advantages.

It requires a little time to be completed. It can be done alone at the convince of the person completing the

questionnaire. Since respondents are not required to give their names it guarantees

confidentiality.

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Instrument used to collect data

Frome DistrictFrome P.O Westmoreland

October 5, 2014-12-16

Dear Participants

Re: requesting your involvement in a school based assessment (SBA) Research project.

You are being asked to participate in a research project investigating what are the factors that contribute to the high level of teenage pregnancy in the community of Frome. This project is being carried out as a assignment for Social studies cause i am perusing as a Fifth Form Student at the CSCEC level. Your participation in this project is voluntary, you will not be identified by name from this study and your anonymity as a participant will remain secure. If you have any question about participating in this project, please feel free to contact me at 1876-871-4447.

To participate in this study, please

Complete the enclose questionnaire within the next three days.Secure it in the envelope provided and i will collect it on Monday October 26, 2014

Due to the sample size, it is very important that you complete this questionnaire.

Thanks in advance of your assistance. Your participation is vital to the success of the project and should privet beneficial to the entire secondary education community.

Yours Sincerely

Jamie Drummond (MRS)

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QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Gender Male Female

2. How old are you? ____________________________

3. To what ethnic group do you belong?a. African Decentb. Chinese Decentc. Indian Decentd. Other Decent

4. Are you a victim of teenage pregnancy Yes No

5. If yes at what age did you become or got a female pregnant? 13-15 years 16-18 years

6. What are the circumstances leading to you becoming or getting someone pregnant?

Peer pressure c. Financial problems Curiosity d. Other

7. How did you feel?a. Disappointed b. Excited c. Betrayed d. Good

8. Is the father/mother of the baby?a. 1-5 years youngerb. 1-5 years olderc. 6-15 years older d. Other___________

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9. How did the father to be of mother to be reacted?a. Excited b. Careless c. disappointedd. other_______

10. How did our parent react to the situation you were in?a. Excitedb. Careless c. Terrifiedd. Other_______

11.Were you Knowledgeable about contraceptives? Yes No

12.Did you use any contraceptive method? Yes No

13.Did you thought about having an abortion? Yes No

14.Did you have any regrets about pregnancy? Yes No

15.What advice would you give to teens who engage in sexual activities?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

16.Do you think that allowing them to learn from their own mistakes will help them to think about their action next time?

Yes No

17.What further precaution can be taken to reduce this social problem?

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18.How did people of your community looked at you when they found out that you are pregnant or got someone pregnant?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

19.What are some of the ways parents, the community and schools can help to prevent teenage pregnancy?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

20.Were you treated any different been pregnant or getting someone impregnated?

Yes No

21.How is the level of teenage pregnancy in he community of Frome? Not serious Serious Very serious

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PROCEDURE USE TO COLLECT DATA

A total of 26 persons were randomly selected from the community. 21 of these persons were Christians and the other 5 had no religion, 5 were not natives and the rest were Jamaicans respectively. A total of 26 questionnaires were then distributed to the 26 persons, with the hope of getting at least 15 within two weeks.

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PRESENTATION

All the questionnaires that were distributed to the residents were returned. 60% of these were female and the remaining were males

Figure 1.1 is showing age at which pregnancy occurs

The graph shows that 10% of females got pregnant between the ages of 13-15, 5% of the males become fathers at ages 13-15,40% of the females got pregnant between ages 16-18, 10% the females became at age 19, and 20% of males became fathers at age 19.

This graph is showing circumstances that leads to teenage pregnancy

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Figure 2 - is showing the circumstances at which they got pregnant. 60% of these young females became pregnant due to peer pressure, sad to say that 25% of these females also got pregnant due to financial difficulties, 10% did out of curiosity o know what it felt like and the remaining 5% did it because of other reasons.

Figure 3 a pie chart showing respondent’s state of emotion towards their early pregnancy

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Figure 3 is showing that a vast of the respondents reported that they are disappointed with themselves after finding out about their situation, 15% said that they were excited, 30% said they felt betrayed and 5% felt good about it.

Graph showing the use of contraceptives used by young parents.

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Figure 4 – shows that 65% of those who became pregnant did not use any contraceptive method, while the remaining 35% used a contraceptive method.

Graph showing the young adults Knowledge of Contraceptives Methods

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Explanation- a vast number of respondents stated that yes they were knowledgeable about the use of contraceptives, 2 however stated the opposite and said that after they got pregnant they were told about the use of contraceptives.

Pie Chart showing the amount of young mother who considered having adoration and those who did not.

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This pie chart is representing the amount of young women who have considered having an abortion.

As you can see 60% of these young women thought of having abortion, the remainder said it never crossed their minds.

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Table 1 – is showing the reaction of fathers to be to the situation.

PARENT REACTION PERCENTAGEExcited 30%Care less 15%Other 10%Terrified 45%

Table 2- reflects that just half (45%) of the father reacted terrified to their situation. 30% of them were excited and were looking forward to having a baby. The remaining 15% couldn’t careless and the rest had other reasons of how they felt.

Analysis and Interpretation

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It was researched that a large number of young women are pregnant, this the teenage pregnancy rate to be on the increase. These young female are mainly between the tender ages of 16 to 17 of age, this was reflected in figure 1.1

Table 1 and figure1.2 shows that a majority of these young women become pregnant as a result of peer pressure. These young women also become victims because of financial burdens faced by themselves and their parents to provide for their necessary needs which forced them to find a different way out. Although some of them are also in the situation because of curiosity, which have placed them in a bad position.

Figure 1.1 shows that most pregnant females go pregnant at ages 16 to 18, while for the males most of them become fathers at age 19. From the information that was presented I was able to conclude that there have been a spike in the birth rate and the percentage of females who got pregnant between 16 to 18 year.

Figure 1.2 shows that a significant proportion of teenagers became pregnant due to peer pressure, while 25% was due to financial problems, 10% due to curiosity and the remainder because of other reason. From the information that was presented teens peers plays a significant role in decision making, that most often put them on the wrong path.

70%of these young women often become depressed, feeling bad about what happened to them. The parents of these young adults often respond to these situations with extreme disappointment to the point where they the children are forced to live elsewhere. Most time they are sent to live with the father to be often times respond dealing with fear or negatively as well. The researcher was very interested to see some of the parents dealing with the situation with leniency and some level of understanding as some of the parents were victims of teenage pregnancy in the past. This was also reflected in figure 3

Table 1 reflects that just under half (45%) of the fathers-to-be were terrified about the situation. It was also stated that 30% of those boys were excited about becoming fathers. During the early stage of pregnancy.

Figure 3 showed that half (50%) of these teenagers were disappointed with themselves. Another 15% were excited for the early pregnancy. Figure 5 shows that most of the victims of teenage pregnancy know about contraceptive methods.

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However figure 4 shows at only a small percentage at the teenagers actually used a contraceptive method during sexual intercourse.

Figure 6 show that 60% of the teenagers considered having an abortion while the remainder did not consider it. From the information given most of the young mother did not want to have a baby at their stage.

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Statement of Findings

The survey has revealed a number of dificiencis with respect to teenage pregnancy

More than half (55%0 of these young girls became pregnant between the become age of 14 and 17. Another 25% become pregnant between the age of 18 to19 years of age.

Half (50%) of the young girls became pregnant because of the intense pressure from peer. The remaining percentage is a result or curiosity and financial problems.

A large number (60%) of the young women stated that their parents were very disappointed in them to the point they were thrown out of their houses to live on their own. Another 25% said that their parents though disappointed were lenient with them because they were victims themselves. Under half (45%) of these young baby fathers were terrified of the situation when they found out that they have impregnated a female. The rest were excited to become picture father.

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Recommendations and Implantation Strategies

Reducing the high level of teenage pregnancy is very important. Through a lot of presentation itself to help lower this high rising problem. The implementation of a joint teacher, parent and children program which could be used to bond parents and teacher to the child. This may expond the child’s trust in both the teacher and parents which would allow them to participate in the children’s day to day life.

The roles of the guidance councillors should be broadened especially in the school system. Students should help to keep the children focussed on school.

A grated level of emphasis should be placed on educating these young adults about the use of contraceptives. As revealed in the research the majority to these young adults were knowledgeable and the use of contraceptive but they still fell in the parenthood trap.

Implementation StrategyThe guidance counsellors can guide and council teenagers at school. By giving these teens the right instruction and educate them about what would happen to them and how it would affect them. This assistance in the school can reach out to most students and has been parent to help reduce teenage pregnancy.

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Bibliography

Ramasawak,R. , Umaraw, R: Modules in Social Studies SBA guide and CXC question. Caribbean Education Publishers, Trinidad, West Indies. (2011) The Gleaner: CSEC guide for Social Studies.

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Appendices

Victims of teenage pregnancy

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