Kabarole District Analysis

PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) presents this research report examining teenage pregnancy rates in Kabarole District, Uganda, with a focus on differences across subcounties and town councils and between age groups under 15 and 15–19 years.

Drawing on district-level data collected between July 2023 and May 2024, the report highlights persistently high rates of teenage pregnancy, ranging from approximately 16% to nearly 30% across administrative regions. The findings show significantly higher pregnancy rates among girls aged 15–19 compared to those under 15, underscoring the need for age-specific interventions and targeted reproductive health strategies.

The report discusses key contributing factors—including limited access to reproductive health services, lack of fertility awareness, socio-cultural pressures, and economic hardship—and outlines evidence-based recommendations to reduce teenage pregnancy and improve health outcomes for young mothers and their children. 1. Teenage Pregnancy Rates in U…

📄 Download the full report below to explore the data, analysis, and recommended interventions.