this seems to coincide with the views of leaders on sexual education. naturally anything causal cannot be distinguished here, but where there's the most emphasis on marriage and abstinence there seems to the most young women becoming pregnant. a lack of education, a relatively sexually repressive predominant culture, and pressure to lead a certain life which may not be what some individuals want could be leading to pregnancy out of simple ignorance or perhaps even rebellion, or a mix. this is a little discouraging because these places also have the most leaders opposed to giving support to orgs. like planned parenthood which are there to educate and aid young women on their options, how to take care of themselves once pregnant, and how to plan for parenthood.