Micronesian Counselor, Issue 43

Hezel, Francis X. (2002-06-20). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 43. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–10.

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Abstract: The lead article, Too Young to Be Mothers, by Eugenia Samuel, explores the problem of teenage pregnancy in Micronesia. Beginning with the story of a young girl observed at a clinic with her infant, it describes the circumstances leading to adolescent motherhood, the health risks to both mother and child, and the social consequences of school dropout and limited opportunities.

Additional material includes case examples from Pohnpei and Chuuk, interviews with health workers in Yap, and observations from educators in Kosrae on how early pregnancies affect school completion rates. The issue also reports on statistics from the Marshall Islands, noting broader regional concerns about adolescent reproductive health and family planning.