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Planned adolescent pregnancy: what they needed.
1School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, 78701, USA. kmontgomery@mail.nur.utexas.edu
Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing
|March 7, 2002
Summary
This study explores planned adolescent pregnancies. Key needs for planning included financial stability, relationship support, and environmental factors for teen mothers.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Adolescent Health
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Adolescent pregnancy is a significant public health concern in the U.S.
- Limited research exists on the experiences of adolescents who intentionally plan pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the experiences and needs of adolescent girls who planned their pregnancies.
Main Methods:
- A phenomenological approach was used.
- Eight adolescent girls (ages 14-17) were interviewed.
- Participants were recruited from a New York City prenatal clinic.
Main Results:
- Themes related to planning included meeting specific criteria (financial, relationship, age-related goals).
- Boyfriend involvement and environmental factors were identified as important.
- The need for stability emerged as a crucial element in planning.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents planning pregnancies have specific needs related to stability and support systems.
- Understanding these needs can inform targeted interventions and support for pregnant adolescents.