What can be done about adolescent pregnancy in South Sudan?
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ‘adolescents’ as individuals aged 10-19 years. The national family planning policy of South Sudan states that “by the age of 19, one out of three girls is already married or in union; and the same proportion has already started childbearing”....
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| Language: | English |
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Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS)
2021-08-01
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| Series: | South Sudan Medical Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/august-2021/what-can-be-done-about-adolescent-pregnancy-in-south-sudan.html |