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The Experience of Pregnant Adolescents Being Cared for in a Group Home
- Source :
- International Journal for Human Caring; 2020, Vol. 24 Issue: 4 p275-289, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Inherent in adolescent pregnancy and parenthood are problems related to mother/baby health, societal norms, and economic well-being. Adolescent parenting programs are available; no specific approach is most effective in improving maternal/child health and decreasing subsequent adolescent pregnancies. This study explored what it means to be a pregnant adolescent living in a group home in the United States. One-on-one interviews, using semistructured questions, were conducted with eight participants. Ages were 13–17 years. Three themes emerged: (a) the environment, (b) balancing adolescent expectations, and (c) defining motherhood. Nurses caring for pregnant adolescents are uniquely positioned to influence their development as mothers.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10915710 and 25782304
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- International Journal for Human Caring
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs54878891
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.20467/HumanCaring-D-19-00014