Society And Teenage Pregnancy In Jamaica
Written on 2008-03-09
In Teenage Pregnancy
Rates of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are among the highest in the Caribbean, with the birth rate for 15-19 year olds at 108 births per 1,000 women. Forty-five percent of all Jamaican women who are 15 to 24 years old have been pregnant by 19 years of age, and 41% have given birth. Females between the ages of 10 and 19 account for roughly 25% of all births in Jamaica and about 22% of births in 15-1... Read more...
Rates of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are among the highest in the Caribbean, with the birth rate for 15-19 year olds at 108 births per 1,000 women. Forty-five percent of all Jamaican women who are 15 to 24 years old have been pregnant by 19 years of age, and 41% have given birth. Females between the ages of 10 and 19 account for roughly 25% of all births in Jamaica and about 22% of births in 15-1... Read more...
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Society And Teenage Pregnancy In Jamaica
Rates of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are among the highest in the Caribbean, with the birth rate for 15-19 year olds at 108 births per 1,000 women. Forty-five percent of all Jamaican women who are 15 to 24 years old have been pregnant by 19 years of age, and 41% have given birth. Females between the ages of 10 and 19 account for roughly 25% of all births in Jamaica and about 22% of births in 15-19 year-olds are second births. There are a number of consequences to teenage pregnancy in Jamaica. First of all, the education of the adolescent mother is disrupted and often completely ended. Indeed, only 36% of teenage mothers complete more than four years of secondary school, compared to 50% of girls who never become pregnant. The mother, then, is severely limited in her job opportunities. Furthermore, parents and society in general will not look kindly upon a young girl who has engaged in sexual activity at a young age, and often a girl is disowned and must support herself and her child alone. Teenage pregnancy in Jamaica also carries with it health risks to the mother and child, though doubts have been raised as to whether these risks may also be attributed to socio-economic factors. Statistics show that maternal mortality rate is 40% higher for mothers under 15 and 13% higher for mothers in their twenties. It is not only the teen mother who experiences health risks, but the child of the adolescent mother as well. Research points to the fact that the neo-natal death rate for babies born to adolescent girls is roughly three times higher than for babies born to adults. Speaking of socio-economic factors, there are further health risks to the child due to the often precarious financial situation of the adolescent mother. Often, the mother passes long periods of time away from the child to try to find work or chooses to work extra hours to make enough money. This often leads to the mother stopping breast-feeding early and switching the child to foods which lack the essential nutrients found in breast milk; this leads to poor health and malnutrition among Jamaican children. The socio-economic situation of the Jamaican mother also often leads to child shifting, where a child is sent to live with other family members or other families, away from the mother. Studies have shown that 1 out of 5 Jamaican children did not live with either their mother or father; very often the shifted child will be placed in a negative environment. What Jamaican society is beginning to realize is that the negative effects of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are not felt solely by the adolescent mother or her child. The Jamaican economy suffers because of a poor labor force due to so many young girls being uneducated and because the resources of the country must be funneled into welfare programs for teenage mothers. Indeed, teenage pregnancy in Jamaica is obviously a complex and multi-faceted problem. ... Read more...
Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines To A Safer Workout
The very first pregnancy exercise guidelines were issued several decades ago. It is intended to treat pregnancy as if it was an illness. They are virtually composed of more don'ts than do's that's why most women found it to be very restrictive. Since that time, more research was conducted and more studies have significantly increased. Today, people have opened a new door against traditional misconception about exercise during pregnancy. In fact, it is one of the most recommended undertakings in a pregnant woman's daily routine. Staying active while pregnant not only keeps your body toned but it also makes your entire child-bearing endeavor as healthy as possible. It is also found to increase the flow of blood, gives you an over-all feeling of wellness, not to mention prepare your body for your big delivery day. However, we should all be aware that no 2 pregnancies are the same. That's why in whatever level of fitness you may be in, it is still necessary to follow appropriate pregnancy exercise guidelines. Pregnancy exercise guidelines outline the modification of conventional exercises to cater to a woman's pregnant structure and fitness. You abdominal area and your back bears the greatest tension all throughout your pregnancy and should be carefully supported. Following a proper pregnancy exercise guidelines will make your workout as effective and as safe as it can possibly be. Being pregnant is not the best time to beat your previous physical records. In a scale of one to ten, your work out intensity should only be between 4 and 8, never exceeding. You have to do everything in moderation and always remember that you are not in the same physical condition as you were months before. They key to pregnancy exercise is by doing it gradually. Meaning start slowly and then gradually pick up the pace as you build strength. Strength training is one of the core values on why women have to exercise during pregnancy. Your big day would require gazillions of strength for you to be able to pull it off successfully and by exercising you obtain all the necessary strength that you will soon need. Due to the increasing demand, countless pregnancy exercise guidelines have started to emerge. But the big question is who and what to follow. As always, having your self physically checked by a doctor would be top priority. But basically, pregnancy forces women to use their basic instincts to distinguish their ideal choice.... Read more...
Robotic Hugs: How A Hug Can Help Your Autistic Child
Autistic children and adults often seek pressure in a variety of ways to calm themselves and cope with sensory overload. Oftentimes, hugs and squeezes from other people can cause more distress because autistic children or adults are often unable to communicate their needs by indicating a particular amount or length of pressure. This is both frustrating and ineffective for both the autistic person and whoever is hugging or squeezing them. The hug machine was created to help relive this frustration, putting autistic individuals in control of their situation. Both children and adults who suffer from autism sometimes crave pressure to help calm anxiety. Because of this, one woman with autism developed the hug machine, also known as a hug box or a squeeze machine. The hug machine has two padded sideboards connected near the bottom of the boards to form a V-shape. A lever helps push the sideboards together to create pressure; the lever also allows the autistic child or adult the ability to control the amount and length of pressure. Studies are still being conducted to find out why those with autism respond to pressure and how it can produce a calming effect. The hug machine may affect the heightened sensory perceptions of those with autism who often feels disruptive or distressing behavior. By applying pressure, perhaps the autistic child or adult moves his or her focus to a single feeling-the pressure-which in turn produces a calming effect. For many autistic children and adults, anxiety can be completely incapacitating. Not being able to function with the anxiety is frustrating, and so appropriate social behavior is even more difficult. Sometimes, the only release from such anxiety is through pressure. To this day, the hug machine is used by several programs and researchers studying autism as well as therapy programs. Remember that hugging or squeezing an autistic child may not help him or her. You may, in fact, increase their senses and cause more anxiety. Though you may not be able to purchase a hug machine, you may be able to create a similar object. Try wrapping the autistic child or adult in a blanket, where they can control how much pressure to apply. You can also look into buying padded boards that more closely simulate the hug machine's side-boards and perhaps tie or tape some heavy-duty yarn to each side to allow the autistic child or adult control over how much pressure to apply and for how long. Contact your child's school to see if there has been any interest in purchasing a community hug-machine. This may not be a cure to all your child's problems, but it works well to help many autistic individuals cope with the world. ... Read more...
Wedding Music: How To Make Your Wedding Lively And Memorable
If you will try to look back to the time of your grandfathers and grandmothers, you can see that weddings are celebrated with wedding music played. Yes, the music has been playing an important part in the wedding ceremony down to the moment when the bride and groom takes their first dance. So when you hear a couple saying that they want some music for their own big day, then don't wonder. A wedding music is so typical and so important for both the bride and groom. There are a lot of reasons that wedding music is deemed necessary for every wedding. On the most basic, every type of music played during and after the ceremony will add beauty to the day. It will lift the wedding to a new level, somewhere between lively and memorable. Not only that, a wedding music is also capable of making the ceremony and the reception fun and enjoyable. However, there are a lot of music designed for brides and grooms. They differ in the messages conveyed, the tones, and of course, the rhythm involved. With all these differences, finding the right piece can then be a bit difficult especially for the beginners. Well, the key to finding the right music piece for a wedding is to know first the theme or concept of the event, and to know exactly what type of music the bride and groom want. Do they want something is a bit traditional? How about modern, or a combination of both? Whatever type of wedding music you have in mind, make sure that the music you are considering conveys and reflects the meaning of love, which is but the real thing involved here. The wedding music is played first when the guests arrive on the wedding scene. Usually, the host will play a live music for one thing - to provide a relaxing atmosphere where the guests can relax and enjoy. For this aim, the slow type of music is a common choice, but something that is jazzy can also work. It is also typically for this period to feature a few of solo performances where mellow love songs are played. The song "I Will Always Love You" is one of the most played. Another kind of wedding music appears on the scene once the bride starts walking down the aisle. Experts classify this music as the ceremonial music simply for the fact that it is taking place on the wedding ceremony. Since the ceremonies are often conducted in churches, the voices of the choir should be expected. You can, however, hire someone to play some ceremonial songs for you either by piano, violin, or some wind instruments. It is important to keep the songs during the ceremony short in order to avoid a lengthy ceremony which for some can be boring. The wedding music continues until the reception when the bride and groom take their first dance. The music during this time can be slow and romantic, but it can also be wild or crazy depending on what the concerned parties prefer. It is also during this time when DJ music can be aired. It would be a plus for the wedding reception to feature a DJ that is adept in talking. In this way, the guests will be kept lively and excited, and this is no doubt a sign of a wedding success. To end the day, it would be best if you'll ask someone to play some instrumentals for your guests before they leave. You can use songs that will relax and sooth them, making them feel better even after they went home. If all of these can be done carefully and perfectly, expect your wedding to be something that you will remember and treasure for life. ... Read more...
Independent Baby Boomers Are Now Travelers
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