Bad Attitude Research Articles

Motivation, responsibilities, and experiences of HIV/AIDS counselors in the Volta Region of Ghana: a descriptive phenomenological study

BackgroundThe provision of professional counseling services for persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) is crucial in the prevention and treatment continuum of the disease. However, for counselors of people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) leading to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to give their best, their motivations to become counselors and the challenges they face in their line of duty need to be contextually understood and addressed. We ascertained the roles, motivations, and experiences of HIV/AIDS counselors in the Volta Region of Ghana to inform HIV/AIDS counseling decision-making in the region and the country.MethodsA phenomenological study conducted among sixteen (16) HIV/AIDS counselors from five HIV/AIDS sentinel sites in the Volta region of Ghana, recruited through a purposive sampling approach and interviewed to ascertain their HIV/AIDS counseling-related experiences. The data were thematically analyzed using the Atlas. ti software, and sub-themes supported with verbatim quotes.ResultsFive motives for becoming an HIV/AIDS counselor were found. These include being randomly assigned to the unit, developing interest in the job, because of the status of a relative, witnessing bad attitudes of healthcare providers, and seeing HIV- clients lacking knowledge of the condition. The study found that these counselors performed six core roles: providing nutritional counseling, educating clients on HIV, treatment, and medication provision, conducting testing and comprehensive counseling of clients, providing social support to clients, and offering financial support to clients. The experiences these counselors had were boosting clients’ health status, counseling clients back to a normal mental state, cooperation from clients, participants gaining knowledge on HIV through counseling, counseling clients to accept their status, and when a client delivered an HIV-negative baby. Their negative experiences included clients denying their HIV status, clients defaulting on their treatment, uncooperative clients, death of clients due to fear of breach of confidentiality, self-stigmatization among clients, and the myths some people hold towards HIV/AIDS.ConclusionBy organizing capacity-building training programs for HIV/AIDS counselors in the Volta region and addressing the negative experiences they encounter, they could be empowered to provide effective counseling, curative, and social services to people living with HIV in the region, leading to improved health outcomes.

Egy botrányos példázat – a szőlőmunkások (Mt 20,1-16)

We always take risk when we analyse biblical texts in order to reach its original setting and message. But this endevoir can be fruitful, as the problems surrounding the tenant worker’s parable clearly demonstrates. The interpretations of the church – throughout her whole history – unfortunatelly covered the scandal in this piece of artwork, and the problem of unjust payment has been explained as „radical grace”, as the result of the first worker’s laziness, bad attitude or the diligence of the latecomers. These misinterpretations do not make justice to the text. No explanation can cast shadow on the visible moral dilemma. The grapeyard owner throught Mediterranian eyes does not deserve sympathy, his deed cannot be excused. We got used to look at this story from the viewpoint of the last hired laborers. We are thankful for such a grace – but the parable forces us to the role of the first workers, who legitimately protest against the disproportionate wage. Only through our indignation, dispise, annoyment can we arrive to the real understanding, accepting that we would never act like the owner, that according to our measures and ideals this act is a scandal. Only after this confession can we arrive to the last workers – and to the undeserved and disturbing grace.

Differences in job satisfaction of male and female teachers in private and public secondary schools

BackgroundPositive feelings about one’s work are referred to as job satisfaction. On the other hand, a bad attitude regarding one's employment is job discontent. In mainstream research, studies on work satisfaction are commonplace. There have been thousands of research done all around the world. Teachers at secondary schools in Pakistan are taking the lead in conducting research on work satisfaction, despite the fact that this field is still underutilized.Aim and objectivesThe current study’s goal was to find out how satisfied male and female instructors were with their jobs in Bahawalpur, Pakistan’s private and public secondary schools. Teachers employed at Pakistan’s public and private schools in Bahawalpur were the study’s targeted demographic, which was chosen for this cross-sectional quantitative investigation. Random sampling was used in the selection of the research sample.MethodThere were five hundred male and female secondary school teachers in the final sample. The survey was self-administered using a 36-item structured questionnaire by good docs. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the data analysis to examine the collected information. The participants were categorized based on their age, gender, experience, qualifications, and type of institution (public vs. private) in order to determine the difference in work satisfactions using one-way ANOVA and an independent sample t-test.FindingsThe findings showed that compared to male instructors, female teachers had higher levels of satisfaction. ConclusionThe research investigated that different public and private school teachers' work satisfactions are based on factors including age, experience, and qualifications.LimitationsThe research findings may not be applicable to other school districts and a sizable population living in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The author selected a broad sample of teachers (male/female) from public and private schools.Managerial implicationsThe current study was to characterize the elements that lead to teacher satisfaction and discontent among secondary school instructors in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENARCHE KNOWLEDGE AND ANXIETY LEVELS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AGED 11-12 YEARS AT SDN LIMUSNUNGGAL 01 BOGOR REGENCY IN 2022

Menarche which is often known as the beginning of maturity in young women is usually characterized by the beginning of the first menstruation is often considered a threat in the life of young women. One of the factors of a person who has a bad perception or attitude is the level of knowledge that a person has. Knowledge can affect the level of readiness in a person to face anything that the existence of ignorance will cause pressure on a person so that it causes anxiety. This study aims to determine the relationship between menarche knowledge and the level of anxiety of elementary school students aged 11-12 years at SDN Limusnunggal 01 Bogor Regency in 2022. The method used in this study is quantitative, which is analytical with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling so that the sample in this study was the entire population of students of SDN Limusnunggal 01 totaling 135 and samples totaling 77 who had menarche. Data collection uses questionnaires/questionnaires for grade 5 students and google from for grade 6 students. Bivariate data analysis using chi square test. Statistical test using chi square test with the results of respondents who had less knowledge of menarche as many as 51 respondents (66.2%) and had a high level of anxiety as many as 44 respondents (57.1%) obtained p-value (0.000) < (0.05). There is a relationship between menarche knowledge and the anxiety level of elementary school students aged 11-12 years at SDN Limusnunggal 01 Bogor Regency in 2022.

Using patient feedback to predict effects of quality improvement initiatives.

Internationally, continuous efforts have been put into developing patient complaint channels to understand patients' experience and expectation of care, which can guide the improvement of health service quality. Despite agreement among the value of patient feedback, limited attention has been paid to using patient feedback to predict and promote the actual quality improvement initiatives. To determine whether patient feedback collected from a public feedback hotline can be used to predict the effect of hospital quality service improvement initiatives. A retrospective analysis of patient complaint data of a tertiary hospital from 2018 to 2021 was performed. Patient complaints were first coded by the standard classification method of the Australian Hospital Patient Experience Question Set. The characteristics of patients' complaints were then analysed by frequency and contingency table analysis. Finally, through Nonparametric Mann-Kendall test and Joinpoint regression model, the trends of each complaint characteristics were tested. Amongst the 771 complaints received against clinicians, approximately 75% of them were concerning doctors. 'Harm and distress' was the key reason of complaints, followed by 'not cared for', 'lack of confidence', 'needs unmet' and 'not informed'. In 2021, the number of complaints received in relation to moderate 'harm and distress' caused by doctors increased by 667% from 2020. The categories of 'not informed', 'not cared for' and 'harm and distress' were also on the rise with statistical significance. In addition, complaints related to the lack of respect, bad attitude and unprofessional behaviour demonstrated by nurses (n=83) and doctors (n=121) were also recorded. Patient feedbacks collected via a public feedback hotline provides a useful platform to gain insight into patient experience of care which are valuable to guide quality care improvement. To improve the care quality, clinicians need to participate in quality improvement strategies development at an early stage. Efforts in improving communication and interaction between doctors and patients are needed to improve patients' experience of care and developing patients' trust in both of the clinicians and the medical services. The study highlights the value of using public feedback hotline to generate evidence that can guide hospital service improvement.

Pemberdayaan Ibu Hamil dan Kader Kesehatan dalam Penerapan Program Stimulasi Pralahir

Delays in a child's growth and development can be caused by a lack of stimulation. Some pregnant women do not know, do not realize and have a bad attitude in providing prenatal stimulation. Not all health service facilities provide classes for pregnant women that are equipped with prenatal stimulation programs. Even though parents play an important role in providing stimulation since the fetus is in the womb. Providing prenatal stimulation supports the child's growth and development after birth. Based on this urgency, there is a need for training for pregnant women and health cadres. The aim of this community service is to increase knowledge, awareness and ability of pregnant women in providing prenatal stimulation, as well as increasing community participation in supporting the implementation of prenatal stimulation programs. The results showed an increase in the knowledge aspect of 27.28 points, with an average pre-test score of 64.54 (fair category), post- test 91.82 (good category). The average ability to perform prenatal stimulation was in the good category (94.55). These results show that this training can increase participants' knowledge and abilities in carrying out prenatal stimulation programs.

The Students’ Voices on the Use of Blended Learning Model in Teaching English

This qualitative method with a case study aims to describe the students’ perception of blended learning model use in teaching and learning English as a foreign language. The research subjects were the tenth-grade students of SMAN 11 Makassar consisting of 38 students taken purposely as the sample of this research. It used semi-structured interviews as the instrument to collect the data needed using narrative analysis with the framework of qualitative analysis developed by Miles and Huberman (1994) into four elements, namely data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion. It was found that the students positively and negatively perceived the use of blended learning models in learning English. The positive perception was indicated by their good responses, actions, and attitudes, that is a feeling good about learning, a comfortable classroom atmosphere, and a feeling of motivation to learn. Conversely, the students are negatively perceived due to their bad responses, actions, and attitudes, namely a feeling confused about learning, uncomfortable classroom interaction and atmosphere, and feeling demotivated in learning. These findings take into consideration that the use of blended learning may lead the students to gain either a good or bad learning mood in teaching English classroom interaction.

“The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude”

“The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude”

Opini Publik Mengenai Maraknya Publik Figure yang Melanggar Norma di Media Sosial

This research aims to describe public opinion regarding the rise of public figures who violate norms on social media. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The research results show that a public figure is an influential person whose every behavior, attitude and activity becomes a public spectacle. So, a public figure needs to be careful in being positive in real life or on social media. There are several public figures who frequently violate norms in Indonesia, including artists, influencers and high-ranking officials. Examples of violations of norms are artists who say that they are transgender, artists who have pornography cases, artists who have bad attitudes, namely fighting through innuendo and harsh words on social media. Artists who commit sexual harassment and infidelity. Another example is an influencer who endorses a beauty product, which after investigation turns out to contain ingredients that are harmful to the skin. An example of this is high-ranking officials, namely where there are high-ranking officials who always display their luxury and wealth on social media, which turns out to be obtained from them committing corruption and bribery in their agencies. Public opinion regarding the violations of norms that occurred, namely the public's opinion to reject them by criticizing them on social media in the form of cyberbullying and cancel culture.

Readiness of Interprofessional Education on Maternal Health of Medical and Dental Students: A Mixed-Methods Study

Background: The high mortality rate and various health problems for maternal are of great concern in Indonesia. Oral and dental health of maternal receives less attention from both patients and health workers. The need for collaborative practices between doctors and dentists to optimize the health care of maternal. Interprofessional education is prepared to form medical and dental practitioners who are ready to interprofessional collaboration practice. Therefore, careful preparation is needed so that the learning process goes well and produces the desired results.This study aims to analyze the readiness of interprofessional education on maternal health among medical and dental students.Methods: This study was used mix methods. The cross-sectional quantitative method uses the questionnaire of readiness interprofessional learning scale (RIPLS) which has been modified and validated by Tyastuti (2014), containing 3 sub-scales. The qualitative method uses case studies with focus group discussions of student representatives.Results: There were 139 medical students and 49 dentistry students, both of whom had good readiness respectively 65,51 and 66,45 with a p value of 0,175. There was no significant difference in IPE readiness between the two. Good IPE readiness shows the development of teamwork, a good impression of IPE. However, there are problems that must be corrected such as bad attitudes and perceptions as well as problems in the field during home visits.Conclusion: Medical students and dental students have good readiness for maternal health of IPE, proven to give a good impression and establish teamwork. However, it still needs improvement to be even better.

Challenges to the delivery and utilisation of child healthcare services: a qualitative study of the experiences of nurses and caregivers in a rural district in Ghana

BackgroundSub-Saharan Africa has one of the poorest child health outcomes in the world. Children born in this region face significant health challenges that jeopardise their proper growth and development. Even though the utilisation of child healthcare services safeguards the health of children, the challenges encountered by nurses in the delivery of services, and caregivers in the utilisation of these services, especially in rural areas, have contributed to poor child health outcomes in this region.AimThis study explored the experiences of nurses and caregivers in respect of the nursing human resource challenges to the delivery and utilisation of child healthcare services in a rural district in Ghana.MethodsIndividual qualitative interviews were conducted with ten nurses, who rendered child healthcare services; nine caregivers, who regularly utilised the available child healthcare services; and seven caregivers, who were not regular users of these services. These participants were purposively selected for the study. Data were collected using individual semi-structured interview guides and analysed qualitatively using content analysis. Themes and sub-themes were generated during the data analysis. The Ghana Health Service Research Ethics Review Committee and the Nelson Mandela University’s Research Ethics Committee approved the study protocol prior to data collection.ResultsThree main themes emerged from the data analysis. Theme One focused on the shortage of nurses, which affected the quality and availability of child healthcare services. Theme Two focused on inexperienced nurses, who struggled to cope with the demands related to the delivery of child healthcare services. Theme Three focused on the undesirable attitude displayed by nurses, which discouraged caregivers from utilising child healthcare services.ConclusionNurses contribute significantly to the delivery of child healthcare services; hence, the inadequacies amongst nurses, in terms of staff numbers and nursing expertise, affect the quality and availability of child healthcare services. Also, caregivers’ perceptions of the quality of child healthcare services are based on the treatment they receive at the hands of nurses and other healthcare workers. In this respect, the bad attitude of nurses may disincentivise caregivers in terms of their utilisation of these services, as and when needed. There is an urgent need to comprehensively address these challenges to improve child healthcare outcomes in rural areas in Ghana. Relevant authorities should decentralise training workshops for nurses in rural areas to update their skills. Additionally, health facilities should institute proper orientation and mentoring systems to assist newly recruited nurses to acquire the requisite competences for the delivery of quality family-centred care child healthcare services.

Identifying key accident causation factors in the Malaysian construction industry

ABSTRACT Objectives. Notwithstanding its economic importance, the construction industry is still facing challenges due to its high accident record. As a result, the goal of this study is to identify the key underlying causes of accidents in the Malaysian construction industry that construction stakeholders can focus on to reduce the menace of accidents in the industry. Methods. To achieve this goal, relevant literature was reviewed in order to identify the causes of accidents. The identified factors were used to develop the survey questionnaire for collecting primary data, and the collected data were analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results. The results of the EFA and CFA establish and confirm 11 clusters for the causes of accidents on construction sites: management problems; inadequate training; inadequate supervision; mental health problems; bad attitudes; inadequate funding; inadequate experience; material and equipment handling; poor safety practices; inadequate orientation; and work environment. Conclusion. The study concludes that addressing all 11 factors will drastically reduce the incessant accident occurrences in the construction industry. The result of this study will help construction stakeholders know where to direct their energy in an effort to reduce construction accidents.

STRENGTHENING CHARACTER IN THE PANCASILA LEARNER PROFILE THROUGH HABITUATION METHODS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Habituation activities at school can shape the character of devotion to God Almighty and noble character. The problems of bad student attitudes, such as the tendency of students to cheat, disrespect teachers, and et cetra are still often in schools today. The study purpose to describe the strengthening of the character of faith and devotion to God Almighty and noble character through the habituation method in SDIT Muhammadiyah Al-Kautsar Kartasura students. This research uses qualitative methodology. The data sources in this study were principals, teachers, and students at SDIT Muhammadiyah Al-Kautsar Kartasura. Data collection techniques used in this study include observation, interviews, and documentation. The data validity test uses source and technique triangulation and crosscheck. The data obtained were then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the program carried out by the school to strengthen the character of faith, fear of God Almighty and noble character by implementing a habituation program in each key element. Religious morals are realized in the habituation of morning prayer, congregational prayer, morning and evening dhikr. Personal morals are realized through the 5S culture, rules, and role models. Manners to humans are realized in the habituation of greeting, and social activities. Manners towards nature are carried out by practicing clean Fridays, caring for plants, and throwing garbage in its place. For the morals of the state, it is realized in the habituation of ceremonies every Monday and holidays and the existence of traditional dance extracurriculars

Disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth in selected health facilities in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria

Background: The promotion of respectful care during delivery is of utmost importance if the goals of attainment of quality health care and utilization of skilled birth attendants in our health facilities are to be achieved. This study sought to assess the prevalence, forms, and factors associated with Disrespect and Abuse (D&A) of women during childbirth in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto state.
 Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to study 290 women who had facility-based delivery within the past eight weeks in Sokoto metropolis and were attending childhood immunization or family planning clinics. Data was collected using a set of structured questionnaire and was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23 computer software. Level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05 and approval for the study was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto while written informed consent was obtained from respondents after explaining the objectives of the study to them.
 Results: A total of 57 (19.7%) of the respondents had experienced at least one form of D &A with bad attitude accounting for 75.4%, followed by Physical abuse (50.9%). Nurses and Midwives ranked highest (78.9%) among the perpetrators of D&A. Emotional distress, injury and death of baby were some of the negative effects of D&A.
 Conclusion: The incidents of D&A have wider implications for the utilization of maternity services and maternal mortality. There is an urgent need for the training and re-training of health workers about respectful maternity care in Nigeria.

The Role of Islamic and Christian Figures in Implementing the Religious Moderation Value

<em>This research is motivated by the fact that religious figures play an important role in implementing the value of religious moderation in West Sungai Buluh Nagari. The research aims to determine the role of Islamic and Christian religious figures in implementing the value of religious moderation, supporting factors and obstacles in implementing the value of religious moderation. This research was conducted using qualitative methods. Based on the research results, it can be concluded. First, Religious moderation in Nagari Sungai Buluh Barat can be seen from mutual respect, respect between religious communities, acceptance of local traditions and culture. Second, the role of religious leaders in implementing the value of religious moderation by directing society towards goodness and participating in activities in the community such as mutual cooperation.Third, Supporting factors in implementing the value of religious moderation are the government policy which has designated Nagari Sungai Buluh Barat as a village of religious moderation and community participation in helping each other in building places of worship, while the inhibiting factor in implementing the value of religious moderation is seen in the community's minimal understanding of the value of religious moderation so that giving rise to bad attitudes and not having the means to gather to hold large-scale deliberations.</em>

Flood Hazard Mapping in Bandung Regency Based on Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) with AHP Method

Flooding is a natural disaster that can harm various parties, both harming nature and also harming humans. Floods can certainly hinder various human activities, both social and economic. Various causes of flooding can be caused by two main factors, namely natural factors and human factors. The natural factors in question are caused by nature, such as high-intensity rain, while the human factors are caused by humans, such as massive development and lack of drainage and humans' bad attitude towards the environment. This research aims to determine the probability of flooding in the Bandung Regency area. The research method used uses the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method based on Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) using eight main factors, namely; (1) NDVI; (2) TWI; (3) Land Use; (4) Rainfall; (5) Slopes; (6) Elevation; (7) Distance from Road; and (8) Distance from River. Then the probability results are formed into a flood risk map for the Bandung Regency area with validation carried out using the ROC curve. The results obtained are that there are four risk categories, including; (1) Low Risk; (2) Quite Risk; (3) High Risk; and (4) Extreme Risk. The Bandung Regency area near Bandung City has the most High Risk to Extreme Risk, while outside that area has an average of Low Risk to Quite Risk. In addition, the validation results by comparing the obtained maps with the flood maps that occurred in 2002–2022 obtained an average ROC curve percentage of 76.4%, and these results show that the flood risk hazard map for Bandung Regency is valid.

Implementation of Character Education in Forming Confident, Polite and Caring Character through Social Studies Learning at SMP Al-Hasib Malang Regency

Al-Hasib Junior High School is an educational institution that prioritizes student achievement, both in academic and non-academic fields. Therefore, it is expected that students educated in such schools have superior knowledge, intelligence and good morals. However, facts on the ground show that there are still bad attitudes and ethics towards teachers, such as disrespect and disrespect also still exist. In addition, students' confidence in socializing is also still lacking. This study aims to understand overall school policies that shape the social character of AL-Hasib Junior High School students in accordance with guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Culture, and also to explore how the implementation of character education is carried out to form responsible, polite and caring social character. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive type. The main sources of information involve the principal, student waka, curriculum waka, and Al-Hasib Junior High School students themselves. This research involves collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation which will then be analyzed by organizing the data, reducing the data and drawing conclusions. As for the validity of the data, it is tested using triangulation techniques. The findings of the research show that school policies to shape social character start from the implementation of the school curriculum. Learning activities in the classroom and teaching teachers are also directed to implement and fulfill aspects that are in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Education. Then it ends with the evaluation process. At the implementation stage, students apply social character both inside and outside the classroom. This is expected to be a recommendation for teachers in carrying out learning in the future. Teachers are expected to provide deeper instillation of character values in students. In this way, it is expected that students can have a comprehensive understanding in implementing character values that are integrated with their daily learning.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Prevention of Intestinal Helminth Infection among Residents of the Ho Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana.

This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and practices of residents in the Ho municipality towards intestinal helminth infections and their prevention. A descriptive cross-sectional study involving questionnaire administration was conducted among randomly sampled residents of the Ho municipality of the Volta Region of Ghana. A minimum sample size of 400 was calculated for subjects using Yamane's formula for population. Pearson's chi-square analysis was done to determine any relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and the categories of knowledge, attitude, and practices. Results from data analysis were computed as frequencies and percentages. P < 0.05 is considered statistically significant. Of the 400 participants, 343 (85.7%) were aware of intestinal helminths, but the majority had poor knowledge of its cause despite 50.5% (202) having good knowledge scores. Most participants (331, 82.8%) had a bad attitude toward preventing the disease. Most (335, 83.8%) of the community members still adhered to the poor practice of open defecation with the excuse of unavailable latrines, and some (143, 35.8%) believe that intestinal helminths are nothing to worry about. Health education should address the perceptions towards preventing intestinal helminthiasis and be complemented by making available public lavatories in the municipality to curb the unacceptable practice of open defecation.

Analisis Kepribadian Tokoh Utama Film My Idiot Brother 2014

: This research aims to describe the personality of the main character of the film “My Idiot Brother 2014”, namely Angel, through Sigmund Freud's theory which includes Id, Ego and Superego. This qualitative research uses literary psychology methods. The source of this data was taken from the film “My Idiot Brother in 2014”. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis using a literary psychology approach, namely describing the findings. The results of the analysis show that the id is in the form of desires and their fulfillment, the ego includes hateful behavior and the inability to accept reality and finally the superego is conscience awareness of one's bad attitudes and regrets.

Views of teenagers towards teenage pregnancy in the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province.

Teenage pregnancy occurring in girls aged 10-19 years remains a serious worldwide health problem. Stillbirths and newborn deaths are 50% higher among infants born to adolescent mothers than among those born to mothers aged 20-29 years, which contributes to the increased deliveries of newborn babies among females aged 10 to 19 years. The aim of the study was to gain understanding of the views of teenagers towards teenage pregnancy in the Capricorn district, Limpopo province. A qualitat ive, explorative, and descriptive study was adopted. The target population constituted 15 purposively selected male and female teenagers aged between 13 and 19 years, from three secondary schools. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and analysed using the thematic approach. An inductive thematic approach was used to identify common and recurring themes. Four themes emerged during data collection namely: essentially, optionally, socio-cultural, and economic motivated influences. The findings showed that peer pressure, lack of knowledge on sexual issues, social media, inadequate parental guidance and support, poor access to health facilities, awkward operating hours, bad attitudes of nurses, and absence of youth-friendly services space contribute to the increased number of teenage pregnancies.