Start of a life health risk, struggles and coping as experienced teenage mothers

Abstract

Motherhood plays a vital role in society. It greatly influences the personality and disposition of a child. Teenage pregnancy is one of the major international social issues; nonetheless, the available literature seemed to address this issue quite indecorously. Thus, this study intended to identify the dynamics and causes of teenage pregnancy based on the context of those who experienced it. This study mainly focused on the personal health risk experiences, struggles, and coping of teenage pregnancy. A semi-structured in-depth interview with 35 teenage mothers was conducted. The researchers carefully transcribed the conversations, then read and re-read, then summarized the musings and verbalizations of the participants. A descriptive Phenomenological approach was utilized to analyze the data. Then, the missing psyche, unwanted, social judgment, embrace (MUSE) Phase of Teenage Pregnancy emerged. This was validated using “critical-friend and correspondence technique”. Each phase reflects the onset, coping and struggles on becoming a teenage mother from conception to rearing the child. The discussion poses a unique perspective on understanding the phases of teenage pregnancy coming from the point of view of those who experienced it, which is vital in making efforts to prevention and intervention.<br /><br />

Mengurangkan Kes Kehamilan Remaja di Luar Perkahwinan Melalui Pemerkasaan Pendidikan Dan Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan

“…Selain itu, tahap pendidikan yang rendah dan kurang pendidikan bahaya seks bebas merupakan punca berlakunya hamil di luar perkahwinan dalam kalangan remaja malahan ini merupakan punca yang paling tinggi di negara membangun [4] [36], bersamaan juga kurang mendapatkan bimbingan [37]. Kehamilan di luar perkahwinan dalam kalangan remaja juga berpunca daripada rendahnya pengetahuan tentang agama sehingga menyebabkan mereka mempunyai jati diri yang rapuh.…”

Continuing Education for Pregnant High School Students through Knowledge-Bridging Using Self-Giving Modules

“…Being able to continue studying through the KBSM intervention, the student participants were more determined for a higher purpose. They now carry an enormous responsibility, and finishing school has become a two-fold vision for themselves and their baby's future (Ladekarl et al, 2022;Reyes et al, 2022). Whether they are aware or not of the consequences of being pregnant at a young age (Eliner et al, 2022;Jia et al, 2023;Mabila et al, 2023;Naik et al, 2022), they have no way but to look at the brighter side and work for the dreams and the future of their child.…”