Teenage Pregnancy: Causes and Counseling Approaches

Abstract

Teenage pregnancy continues to raise concern globally especially in developing countries including Kenya. The consequences of resultant dropping out school are far reaching for economic and social wellbeing of teenage mothers and their children. This paper gives an overview of causes of teenage pregnancy and counselling approaches that can be used by counsellors and teachers in Kenya to help teenagers delay sexual activity and or make informed choices on contraceptive use. The approaches are in no way exhaustive and are adapted from existing literature on practices in other countries.