Activating Knowledge on Adolescence Program (AKAP): Preventing the Surge in Teenage Pregnancies During the Covid-19 Pandemic

AUTHOR(S)

Felix C. Baliza

ABSTRACT

The study aims to prevent the surge of teenage pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic by implementing the Activating Knowledge on Adolescence Program (AKAP). The data were collected from the twelve (12) students of Cesar C. Tan Memorial National High School who became pregnant during the time of pandemic. A descriptive type of research was used to explain the phenomenon. The study revealed that majority of the respondents who got pregnant were ages between 14-17 with family monthly income of Php10, 001-Php15, 000. They weren’t ready to be a parent that confronts them with financial problems, conflict with parents, and problems taking care of the baby. The financial program greatly contributed to the respondents’ economic resources since they honed their skills to earn a sustainable income covering family expenses. Concurrently, information sharing through pamphlets and video clip has a positive impact among teenage mothers on how they should take care of their wellbeing and the child.