March 3, 2026Open Access

A descriptive qualitative study of pregnancy experiences, care and decision-making amongst South African adolescent girls and young women

Key Points

Improved sensitivity in pregnancy-related services can enhance adolescent girls' outcomes, especially in high-risk communities.
Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) presented unique challenges and experiences relating to pregnancy and care access.
Qualitative insights revealed significant gaps in current care practices and the need for better training among support professionals.
Enhancing sexual reproductive health services may lead to better pregnancy experiences for AGYW in underserved regions.

Abstract

This study examined AGYW's experiences of pregnancy and pregnancy-related services. Findings suggest that SRH services for AGYW in high-risk communities can be improved by training support professionals to be more sensitive and non-judgmental.

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Authors

Lynné Kapiera

Kate Bergh

Kim Jonas

Journals

SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

Frontiers in Reproductive Health

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University of Cape Town

South African Medical Research Council

Network of AIDS Researchers of Eastern and Southern Africa

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A descriptive qualitative study of pregnancy experiences, care and decision-making amongst South African adolescent girls and young women

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