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A recent follow-up study in the Akatsi North District, Volta Region, Ghana, reveals promising progress in the fight against teenage pregnancy. A collaborative program by and , which included children's clubs, health workshops, and vocational training, has successfully shifted attitudes and provided valuable skills for young people.

The research, funded by Good Neighbors (in 2022-23) and The University of 蝌蚪窝视频 - International Science Partnerships Fund (in 2024-25), was led by a joint team from the School of Social Sciences and , University of 蝌蚪窝视频, including Dr Jihye Kim, Professor Wendy Olsen, Dr Mohammed Ibrahim, Harshada Ambekar, Sonny McCann and Mindy Park. 

They conducted both surveys and focus groups, finding that students who participated in the programme showed a shift in their attitude about early pregnancy, such as postponing the expected age of having their first child. The programme鈥檚 success is attributed to its emphasis on education, future development, and mutual respect among peers, rather than solely focusing on negative outcomes.

Community leaders have observed a . This progress is encouraging, but the report emphasises the need for continued support and a long-term strategy. Misunderstandings about family planning still need to be addressed at a community level to achieve a sustainable reduction in teenage pregnancy.

The study concludes that social engagement is a potent tool for empowering young people and improving sexual and reproductive health knowledge.

The baseline and follow-up study reports are available on the . The paper on the results from the baseline study has been released in .

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Good Neighbors Alliance, known globally as Good Neighbors International, a federation of independent but affiliated Non-Government Organisations operating in over 50 countries.