A Model towards the socio-economic crisis being faced by teen mothers in Zimbabwe: case study of Murehwa district.
- Author
- Chimuzimu, Melody
- Title
- A Model towards the socio-economic crisis being faced by teen mothers in Zimbabwe: case study of Murehwa district.
- Abstract
- This study aimed to investigate the socio-economic crisis faced by teen mothers in Murehwa district, Zimbabwe, with the goal of proposing a model to support them in achieving economic independence and social integration. Using a qualitative research approach, the study investigated the factors contributing to teenage motherhood, assessed the impact of teenage motherhood on educational attainment and economic prospects, and proposed a model to support teen mothers. The study's findings revealed that lack of access to sexual and reproductive health information, poverty, and cultural and social norms are significant factors contributing to teenage motherhood, which in turn negatively impacts educational attainment and economic prospects. Based on the findings, the study proposes a model framework that includes economic empowerment programs, psychosocial support programs, and education and skills development programs to support teen mothers. The study concludes that addressing the socio-economic crisis faced by teen mothers requires a comprehensive approach that targets the underlying factors contributing to teenage motherhood and provides support services to promote economic empowerment and social integration. The study recommends that policymakers and practitioners develop and implement programs that provide teen mothers with access to economic opportunities, education, and skills development, as well as psychosocial support services. The proposed model framework offers a promising approach to supporting teen mothers in Murehwa district and potentially in other similar contexts and highlights the need for further research to explore its effectiveness and scalability.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Teen Mothers
- Murehwa District
- Socio Economic Crisis
- Supervisor
- Dr. G. Chikono
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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