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Title:
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Barriers Faced by Pregnant Learners When Trying to Finish Their Education in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. |
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Author:
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Mutshaeni, Nancy, H; Malovhele, Patricia, T; Lebese, Rachel, T; Mashau, Samuel, T
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Abstract:
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The aim of the study was to explore barriers faced by pregnant learners when trying to finish their education in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative research approach was used to investigate the phenomenon from the learners' perspective. The target population comprised of senior phase pregnant adolescent learners (grade 7 to 9. Focus groups interview schedule was used to collect data from the participants. Data was analysed thematically. The findings revealed amongst others the following barriers: stigmatization and isolation and also name calling. Recommendations were made on educators to be flexible by providing educational and emotional support to remove pregnancy as a barrier to the young girls' education. |
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URI:
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http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1165
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Date:
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2015 |