The function of the literature review is to summarize, assess, show connections among other studies and show how peer reviewed/published work adds or supports the work of the researcher. This paper focuses on three journal articles on teen pregnancy and poverty from a global perspective. The first article, Impact of Social and Cultural Factors on Teen Pregnancy, the main thesis is “teenage pregnancy is a health issue that affects everyone within a community or society. Teenagers who give birth at a young age face major issues such as poverty, a quality education, and hazardous practices that constitute health issues. The budgetary expense of adolescents having infants is fiscally wrecking. Education accomplishment is difficult for some
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The author indicates that globally, teens are making up a high percent of the population. Sommer & Mmari (2015) assert, “In spite of the fact that youths have one of the most reduced rates of mortality internationally, various negative sexual and regenerative wellbeing results, for example, early pregnancy and contamination with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), keep on threatening the wellbeing and prosperity of young people more than whatever other age bunch”. The author supports the main thesis through two case studies. Both case studies addresses structural and environmental influences and interventions. The key lesson is that one pathway is not a solution to adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Teens must understand the health risks involved prior to them engaging in sexual activity. Structural and environmental factors affect teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases especially in poverty-stricken communities and countries. Inequality and the availability of resources are major factors. Poverty requires a mindset change. The mindset change begins with education. These lessons can be applied as a community, educating the entire family first and distributing resources
The author indicates that globally, teens are making up a high percent of the population. Sommer & Mmari (2015) assert, “In spite of the fact that youths have one of the most reduced rates of mortality internationally, various negative sexual and regenerative wellbeing results, for example, early pregnancy and contamination with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), keep on threatening the wellbeing and prosperity of young people more than whatever other age bunch”. The author supports the main thesis through two case studies. Both case studies addresses structural and environmental influences and interventions. The key lesson is that one pathway is not a solution to adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Teens must understand the health risks involved prior to them engaging in sexual activity. Structural and environmental factors affect teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases especially in poverty-stricken communities and countries. Inequality and the availability of resources are major factors. Poverty requires a mindset change. The mindset change begins with education. These lessons can be applied as a community, educating the entire family first and distributing resources