EL EMBARAZO ADOLESCENTE EN LA DESERCIÓN ESCOLAR DE UNA COMUNIDAD INDÍGENA DEL NORESTE DEL ESTADO DE GUANAJUATO, MÉXICO

Abstract

Adolescence is a stage of physical and emotional changes, in which pregnancies occur, which are a public health problem and have a greater incidence in populations with low economic resources, with little access to health and education services, as are the indigenous communities. A pregnancy at a young age is a responsibility for the woman who presents it because she has to face a society full of prejudices, the main consequence at this age is to temporarily or permanently leave school to take responsibility for this new situation. Objective: Knowing the factors that influence the dropout of adolescent mothers in an indigenous community. Methodology: A quantitative, transversal and descriptive study was carried out, we studied a sample of 16 adolescent mothers between 15 and 20 years old, an information sheet was used to identify the main causes of school dropout, respecting autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence at all times. Results: The main cause was the lack of economic resources followed by the loss of interest in the studies and caring for their child. Conclusion: The lack of economic resources and the responsibility of a new being are the main cause to leave school, due to the new responsibilities that have just acquired, not achieving the adaptation to the new change.