Pathways to Adolescent Pregnancy
An in-depth analysis identifying the patterns of adolescent pregnancy in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Lao PDR
Highlights
The Understanding Pathways to Adolescent Pregnancy in Southeast Asia reports aim to shed light on the contextual factors, dynamics, and influences that contribute to adolescent pregnancy in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Lao PDR. Through comprehensive country analyses, they examine the distinct pathways followed by adolescent girls in relation to their pregnancies, as well as the diverse outcomes they experience. The findings from these country reports reveal the presence of six to eight recurring patterns that drive adolescent pregnancy in the four countries. These patterns are determined by factors such as marital status, consensus in sex, girls’ autonomy in making informed decisions. These reports build on the recommendation of the Beyond Marriage and Motherhood report.
