Factors Associated with Adolescent Pregnancy in Selebar District Bengkulu City

Abstract

Adolescent pregnancy is a common public health problem around the world. Adolescent pregnancy is associated with major reproductive health problems that are at risk of complications and childbirth such as eclampsia and puerperal endometritis which cause maternal death as well as attempts to practice unsafe abortion. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in the District of Selebar, Bengkulu City. It is an analytical survey research with a corss sectional approach. The study population was all young women aded 15-19 years in the wide district. The number of samples is 105 people with Sampling technique using probability proportional to size method. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data analysis in the form of univariate and bivariate using the Chi-Square (χ2) statistical test, the amount of risk using the calculation of the Odd Ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval. The Result showed 66% of respondents 'last education was basic education, 59% of respondents' knowledge was in the low category, 70% of respondents 'parents' income was at low level, 57% of respondents were influenced by peers and the incidence of pregnancy was 55%. There is a significant relationship between education, knowledge, parents' income and peer influence on the incidence of adolescent pregnancy in Selebar District with OR 2.76; 2.98; 3,45 and 3 respectively. The conclusion that teenage pregnancy is detrimental to the health of women is therefore a step to improve early age sex education so that adolescents are open to knowledge about reproductive organs and are more responsible in taking action. In addition to increasing public awareness in enforcing the marriage law, ensuring access to education for women.