Here are four potential risk factors that can lead adolescents to engage in sexual behaviour, which may result in teen pregnancy:

1. Peer Pressure: Adolescents often face pressure from friends or partners to engage in sexual activity before they are ready. For example, a teen might feel compelled to have sex to fit in or maintain a relationship, even if they don’t fully understand the consequences.
2. Lack of Sexual Education: Inadequate or inaccurate information about contraception and sexual health can lead to risky behaviour. If a teen doesn’t know how to use contraception properly or isn’t aware of the risks of unprotected sex, they are more likely to engage in unsafe sexual practices.
3. Low Self-Esteem: Teens with low self-worth may seek validation through sexual relationships. A young girl who feels unloved or unworthy might engage in sexual activity in an attempt to feel valued or accepted by her peers or a partner.
4. Family Environment: Unstable or unsupportive home environments can also be a risk factor. For instance, teens growing up in households where there’s a lack of parental guidance or where sexual behaviour isn’t openly discussed may not fully understand the risks, leading to unprotected sex and possible pregnancy.

These risk factors often create environments where teens are more likely to engage in behaviours that increase the chance of pregnancy.