This report presents findings from a qualitative research study conducted in Accra, Ghana in 2002 as part 

of the MEASURE DHS+ project. ORC Macro coordinated this activity and provided technical assistance.  

Funding was provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its mission in 

Ghana. 

Additional information about the MEASURE DHS+ project can be obtained from MEASURE DHS+, 

ORC Macro, 11785 Beltsville Drive, Calverton, MD 20705 (telephone: 301 572 0200; fax: 301 572 

0999; email: reports@macroint.com; internet: www.measuredhs.com). 

This publication was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Agency for International 

Development under the terms of Contract No. HRN C 00 97 00019 00.  The opinions expressed herein 

are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International 

Development. 

Suggested citation: 

Henry, Rebecca and Clara Fayorsey. 2002.  Coping with Pregnancy:  Experiences of Adolescents in Ga 

Mashi, Accra. Calverton, Maryland, USA: ORC Macro.