Background. Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, and is a
critical stage in ones' development. It is characterized by immense opportunities and risks …

Background Adolescent pregnancy is among the many public health concerns not only in
Zambia but also in other parts of the world. Exploring pregnant adolescents' experiences of …

Background Previous studies have not synthesized existing literature on the lived
experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents (aged 10–19) in Africa. Such evidence …

The leading causes of death and disability among Ugandan female adolescents aged 15 to
19 years are pregnancy complications, unsafe abortions, and childbirth. Despite these …

Background Globally, about 11% of all annual births involve adolescents aged 15–19 years.
Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study …

Background Rates of adolescent pregnancies in Malawi remain high at 29%. Early
childbearing is a major health issue because of its increased risk for adverse pregnancy …

Background: In Uganda, morbidity and mortality among adolescent mothers and their
children are high. Social factors behind this problem need to be better understood …

The transition to motherhood is accompanied by a number of social and psychological
consequences that place pregnant adolescents at risk in terms of later life adjustment. The …

Background Adolescent pregnancy and motherhood has been a controversial and much
disputed subject within the field of public health. Early childbearing is not only characterized …

BACKGROUND: Adolescent pregnancy continues to pose a challenge in both the
developed and developing countries across the globe. Adolescent maternity clients (AMCs) …