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Detecting Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Belize Using the Double Exponential Smoothing Technique

Smartson. P. NYONIZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, ZimbabweThabani NYONIIndependent Researcher & Health Economist, Harare, Zimbabwe

Vol 6 No 12 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2022 | Pages: 123-127

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 16-03-2023

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Abstract

This study uses annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for Belize from 1960 to 2020 to predict future trends of adolescent fertility rate over the period 2021 to 2030. The study utilizes Holt’s linear exponential smoothing model. The optimal values of smoothing constants α and β are0.9 and0.3 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that annual adolescent fertility will continue to decline throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in Belize to channel more resources towards improving the quality and accessibility of SRH services among adolescents, promote girl child education and protect women’s rights.

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Detecting Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Belize Using the Double Exponential Smoothing Technique” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 12, pp 123-127, December 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.612022

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