A Study of Preventive Implementation and Probing the Teenage Pregnancy Problems of District Health Board (DHB)

Abstract

The study aimed to the prevention and solution of teenage pregnancy by mechanism of the District Health Board (DHB). This mixed methods study was applied. Quantitative data was collected from 563 representatives for DHB and was analyzed by descriptive statistic. Qualitative data was also collected from 2 pilot areas where the projects have been continuously operated and are suitable for learning site. Content analysis was used for qualitative data analysis. As a result, there were continuous preventions and solution operations in teenage pregnancy by Reproductive Health District and mechanism of the DHB 96.2 percent. There were continuous activities such as Youth Friendly Health Services (YFHS) 50.1 percent followed by launching campaigns and trainings. The main Government agencies that operated were hospital 61.3 percent and District Public Health Office 55.4 percent. DHB has identified teen issues as first priority 41.0 percent. The continuous and effectiveness of the operations caused by 1) Staff awareness 2) Realize the importance of the problems and get external support 3) Systematic operation during routine work 4) Relationship among stakeholders and 5) Availability of data for monitoring. Observations from this study have suggestive points as follow, District Public Health Office is an organization relay the policy and coordinate with stakeholders. Hospital have easily accessible management system. Schools have integrated sex education in the curriculum and school’s activities to immunize and assist children as well as school’s administrator vision. Sub-district Health promoting Hospitals (SHPH) are responsive and proactive to get access to teenagers, family and community. Local Administrative Organization has continuously provided funding for Children and Youth Council development as well as creative space for teenagers.