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Exploring the life of teenage mothers and Teen Dads in Omoro district Bobi Sub County The Region and Omoro district is faced with various challenges that include, high level of poverty, land conflict, drugs use, domestic violence, child labor but key among is the increasing teenage pregnancy and child mothers. 2018 survey puts Omoro teenage pregnancy rate at 28 per cent per annum, which towers high above the national average of 25 per cent.

The leading causes of death and disability among Ugandan female adolescents aged 15 to 19 years are pregnancy complications, unsafe abortions, and childbirth. Despite these statistics, our understanding of how girls perceive adolescent pregnancy is limited, according to Global Qualitative Nursing Research report published in August, 2017.

Future Bridge Initiative Uganda a community based organization in Omoro with support from Planned Parenthood Global conducted a listening session for Teen mothers and Teen fathers; • To provide opportunity of redefining their destiny and telling own story that promote healing and build self –esteem. • To understand the feelings and aspirations of teenage mothers and fathers • To explore new opportunities and address the obstacles in the new life

Exploring the life of teenage mothers and Teen Dads in Omoro district Bobi Sub County