Mapping South Africa’s hotspots for mothers under the age of 20 years

Key Points

• To identify provincial and district hotspots for births to mothers under 20 years in South Africa.
• Analyzed national birth records from 2014 to 2023
• Mapped provincial and district hotspots
• Examined links between late registration and service barriers
• Recommended targeted outreach and youth-friendly services
• Identified significant birth rates among mothers under 20 years
• Linked late registration to access issues
• Highlighted the need for outreach campaigns to promote timely registration

Abstract