1. Unintended Pregnancy
-most expensive mistake
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2. Indicators
 Absenteeism
 Frequent request for hospital visits
 Withdrawn
 Loss of attention
 Physical change ( Sudden weight change, Posture,
dressing)
 Mood swings
 Dropout

3. Cause
 Curiosity
 Poverty
 Rural Urban Migration
 Peer pressure
 Family pressure
 Date Rape and liberal view on sex from the media
 Intoxication
 Lack of sex education and information
 Lack of understanding of their RIGHTS
 Social/cultural Acceptance

5. Interventions
 Sex Education
 Advocacy on Legal implications
 Watching out for signs
 Keeping children with parents
 Support network at home and in
school
 Counseling

6. Who is Responsible?
 People Involved
 Parents
 Guardians
 Teachers
 Mass Media
 Society
 Not God
 Not the baby

7. Thank You
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