Análise da percepção da rapariga sobre os efeitos da gravidez precoce na sua vida escolar: o caso da Escola Secundária Força do Povo na cidade de Maputo 2022

Abstract

The research on the topic, Analysis of Girls' Perceptions of the Effects of Early Pregnancy on Their School Life, aims to analyse girls' perceptions of the effects of pregnancy on their school life. The literature review covered the main factors that lead to early pregnancy, its consequences and the role that schools should play in mitigating its effects. The study was carried out at Força do Povo Secondary School. The methodology used to carry out the research was a qualitative approach. Data was collected through a survey of 82 pregnant and non-pregnant students aged between 15 and 19 and a semi-structured interview with the school's pedagogical director. After analysing and interpreting the After analysing and interpreting the data, it was concluded that the girls are fully aware and properly informed about the factors and consequences of early pregnancy. The age factor is at the root of this dilemma. The adolescent phase is marked by profound physiological, psychological, emotional and emotional transformations, psychological, emotional, intellectual and social changes. It is suggested that the Força do Povo Secondary School should resume the counselling corner where this age group can benefit from help on sexuality through awareness-raising, which should continue to be the watchword, so that girls don't get carried away by their emotions and live by what they learn every day at school and within the family; the school should create sports programmes, Finally, teachers, parents/carers and the community in general. - Finally, teachers, parents/guardians and the community in general should create a supportive environment so that the girl feels obliged to heed advice and stay away from compromising behaviour.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)