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ArticleBMC women's health2024

Exploring mental health problems and support needs among pregnant and parenting teenagers in rural areas Of Limpopo, South Africa.

Livhuwani Muthelo, Masenyani Oupa Mbombi, Peter Mphekgwana, Linneth Nkateko Mabila, Inos Dhau, Joseph Tlouyamma, Reneilwe Given Mashaba, Katlego Mothapo, Cairo Bruce Ntimane, Kagiso Peace Seakamela and 3 more

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Article in BMC women's health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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13 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Livhuwani MutheloDepartment of Nursing Science, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa. livhuwani.muthelo@ul.ac.za.
Masenyani Oupa MbombiDepartment of Nursing Science, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Peter MphekgwanaResearch Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Linneth Nkateko MabilaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Inos DhauDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Joseph TlouyammaDepartment of Computer Science, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Reneilwe Given MashabaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Katlego MothapoDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Cairo Bruce NtimaneDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Kagiso Peace SeakamelaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Rathani NemurambaDIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, SOVENGA, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, South Africa.
Eric MaimelaDepartment of Public Health, University of Limpopo, Private Bag X1106, SOVENGA 0727, Polokwane, South Africa.
Tholene SodiResearch Chair Mental Health, University of Limpopo, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane, 0727, SOVENGA, South Africa.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlobally, teenage pregnancy is among the most social problems, affecting 21 million adolescents aged 15-19. Due to the increased responsibility of prenatal and postnatal care for their infants without support, pregnant and parenting teenagers, tend to experience mental health problems. Factors contributing to these problems among pregnant and parenting teenagers in rural African settings have hardly received scholarly attention and, therefore, are less understood. The purpose of the study was to explore mental health and challenges among pregnant and parenting teenagers,. METHOD(S): The study adopted a qualitative descriptive, exploratory, and phenomenological design. Purposive sampling was used to select 22 pregnant and parenting teenagers 18 years or older. Data were collected in ten selected clinics within the Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS) of DIMAMO and analysed using qualitative content analysis.

resultsThe findings reveal that pregnant and parenting teenagers in rural areas experience various mental challenges such as depression. These challenges are caused by social problems such as stigmatisation, lack of support from families and friends, as well as parenting demands that contribute to poor progress at school or dropouts. Pregnant teens expressed concerns about the lack of spousal support resulting from abandoning their partners.

conclusionsStress and depression were self-reported as mental problems among participants with various psychosocial implications, such as school dropout and miscarriage. There are various contributing factors to the mental health problems identified among pregnant and parenting teenagers, including inadequate family and spousal support. Access to integrated reproductive, psychosocial, and mental health services could be essential for these pregnant and parenting teenagers, to improve their mental well-being and improve the support system.

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Abortion, SpontaneousMental HealthAdolescentBlack PeopleFemaleHumansInfantParentingPregnancySouth AfricaYoung AdultDepressionMental healthSpousal supportStigmatisationTeenage pregnancy

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PMID38614989
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