Perceptions of students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, regarding factors influencing high fertility rates among young people.

摘要: Fertility among young people has increased globally and is a major concern, particularly in developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa region that greatly affected by poverty; HIV/AIDS an increasing population. Young are engaging unprotected sex this not only increases their risk of having unplanned pregnancy, but also the them contracting HIV other sexually transmitted infections. In Southern Africa, pregnancy rates high even though total fertility have declined. Many interventions been implemented to directly address issue; however, it perplexing as why so high. Studies indicated there many factors influence people. The aim dissertation understand reasons for South Africa. This study draws on qualitative methodology using in-depth interviews with 20 female students at tertiary institution KwaZulu Natal, Students interviewed presented number levels findings highlighted women knowledge contraception aware importance preventing pregnancy; being practiced inconsistently incorrectly. more afraid than HIV/AIDS. Poor interpersonal relations health service providers were perceived common barrier from accessing local clinics. Furthermore, suggest peers exert enormous over