The determinants of early pregnancy among adolescent attending postnatal clinic in the coast of Kenya
Background: Globally, approximately 18 million adolescents get pregnant annually. This global health problem is notably common in developing African countries than in developed countries. The effects of adolescent pregnancy, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, are detrimental. Adolescent pregnancy has been linked to high maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortalities, vicious poverty, high school dropout rates, and increased financial burden in respective governments.