A woman experiences heightened vulnerability and faces tremendous challenges when
transitioning to motherhood. This is exacerbated for young mothers and studies have shown …

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

Background Motherhood is a significant and important aspect of life for many women around
the globe. For women in communities where motherhood is highly desired, motherhood is …

Background Adolescent pregnancies within urban resource-deprived settlements
predispose young girls to adverse mental health and psychosocial adversities, notably …

Objective The key objective of this paper is to provide a phenomenological account of the
mental health challenges and experiences of adolescent new mothers. We explore the role …

The objective of this study was to determine factors associated with modern contraceptive
use and unintended pregnancy among young women and men in Accra, Ghana. From …

Using a feminist theoretical framework, this article reflects on the issues of power between
'the researched'and 'the researcher'and highlights the problematic of shared identities and …

Background Jamestown, an urban coastal slum in Accra, Ghana, has one of the highest
adolescent pregnancy rates in the country. We sought to understand the decision (to keep or …

ABSTRACT Purpose: Using Schlossberg's Transition Theory, this study explored the lived
experiences of pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers coping strategies during their …

Background Fertility rates among adolescents have fallen globally, yet the greatest
incidence remains in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Gaining insight into …