The purpose of this study was to come up with preventive strategies on teenage pregnancy in rural communities
of Zimbabwe, using Hurungwe District, a rural community located in Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe
as a case study. To answer the research problem, the researchers used the qualitative research design. A sample
of 6 key informants and a focus group of 12 participants comprising 6 females and 6 males was used in data
collection. A convenience sampling technique was used to identify the participants. Preventive strategies on
teenage pregnancy that were identified are sex educational programmes that include total abstinence and
contraception programmes. However, it was noted that abstinence only sex education is less effective. The youth
development programme was also identified as another useful preventive programme. The researchers
recommended an increase in the awareness campaigns against teenager pregnancy in rural communities,
educating local civic groups and faith based groups in the community as well the provision of clinical staff in
rural communities with training and materials to assist female teenagers.