The experience of adolescence process among French teenager pregnancies: a mixed-methods study
Autor: | Mireille Cosquer, Catherine Jousselme, Bruno Falissard, Aline Lefebvre |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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Zdroj: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 19, Iss 1 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1748-2623 1748-2631 17482631 |
DOI: | 10.1080/17482631.2024.2386715 |
Popis: | Purpose Teenage pregnancy remains a significant global public health concern worldwide. However, it presents a complex phenomenon in developed countries, carrying potential short- and long-term consequences for both mothers and children. Methods This mixed method study used data from the French cross-sectional study “Portraits of adolescents”, which included 6000 girls aged between 13 and 17 years. The quantitative approach involved comparisons between a subgroup with an history of pregnancy and their peers, examining their lived-experience and mental health. The qualitative approach investigated the question “What does being a teenager mean for you?” specifically for the girls who reported an history of pregnancy. Results Teenage pregnancies presented elevated rates of mental health disorders, including dark thoughts, depression, self-harm, participating in dangerous games, attempting suicide and increased use of psychoactive substances. With limited support, in comparison to their peers. The qualitative approach revealed three major themes: “being in action”, “a way of feeling”, and “quality of relationship”. Conclusion This vulnerable subgroup of adolescents suggests the need for a coordinated multidisciplinary healthcare approach, given their limited parental and friend support, with a high risk of experiencing poor mental health. Additionally, these findings portray a “silent sufferer” population characterized by difficulties recognizing or managing emotions due to difficulties in expressing their emotional distress. |
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