OVBIOGIE COMMUNITY

Teenage pregnancy remains a critical public health concern with significant health, educational, and socio-economic implications for adolescents. This study examined the role of health education in preventing teenage pregnancy among teenagers in Ovbiogie Community. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from 200 adolescents using a structured and validated questionnaire administered through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. Findings revealed that health education significantly improves adolescents’ knowledge of reproductive health, contraceptive use, and the consequences of early pregnancy. The study further identified peer influence, inadequate parental communication, and limited access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information as major contributors to teenage pregnancy. The study concluded that comprehensive, school- and community-based health education interventions are effective in reducing the incidence of teenage pregnancy. It was recommended that stakeholders strengthen adolescent-friendly health education programmes and integrate comprehensive sexuality education into school curricula to promote responsible sexual behaviour.

The advent of the internet has revolutionized various aspects of human life, including education. However, this progress has also given rise to new forms of crime, specifically cybercrime. Cybercrime refers to any illegal activity that primarily uses a computer as its medium. This broad category encompasses actions such as hacking, phishing, identity theft, and online scams. In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant surge in cybercrime, with university students being notably involved. This trend poses a grave concern for many educational institutions, including the University of Benin. The involvement of students in these illicit activities tarnishes the reputation of their respective institutions and poses severe threats to their academic achievements¹.