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  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Maternal Mental Health

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  • Body image is a critical aspect of psychological well-being, particularly during adolescence.
  • Adolescent pregnancy presents unique challenges to body image perception and adjustment.
  • Understanding body image dynamics in pregnant adolescents is crucial for supportive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing literature on body image in adolescent pregnancy.
  • To explore the complex relationship between body image and pregnancy in adolescent populations.
  • To identify gaps in current research for future investigation.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of peer-reviewed articles was conducted.
  • Literature searches were performed using MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases.
  • Studies included pregnant and postpartum adolescents aged 13-19 years.

Main Results:

  • A limited number of relevant studies (6 out of 149) were identified.
  • Findings indicate a dichotomy in body image perception: some adolescents experienced increased dissatisfaction, while others reported positive body image and attitudes toward weight gain.
  • A potential bidirectional relationship between depression and negative body image in pregnant adolescents is suggested.

Conclusions:

  • Current research on body image in adolescent pregnancy is scarce and of limited quality.
  • Further longitudinal research is necessary to understand risk factors for body dissatisfaction.
  • The potential role of depression in body image disturbances warrants further investigation.