The purpose of this study is for readers to
understand the various experiences teenage
parents endure within the Phetchaburi Province of
Thailand. Using a qualitative research design, ten (10)
pregnant teenagers between the ages of 15-19 years old
were interviewed. A semi-structured, in-depth interview
was used as the primary means of data collection. In
addition, data were analyzed using the process of
manifest content analysis. The four main themes that
emerged were: (1) circumstances leading to pregnancy
was due to the failure of contraception and lack of
knowledge regarding proper sexual education, (2)
recognition of pregnancy was late because the teenagers
have neither experienced pregnancy nor did they have
knowledge of self-monitoring during pregnancy, (3) the
reactions towards the pregnancies were typically
negative reactions from girls, boyfriends, and parents (4)
life changes after the pregnancy were due to the strong
concerns about dropping out of school and being
ostracized by the community. The findings implied an
improvement for healthcare services. For instance,
teenagers should participate in sexual education classes
that offer precautionary lessons towards pregnancy.
Moreover, educational programs (specifically meeting the
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Send correspondence to: Rapeepan Narkbubpha, RN, M.N.S., Phachomklao College of Nursing, Phetchaburi Province 203 Moo 2 Thongchai District,
Amphoe Muang, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand 76000 Tel+66-8990-86672, Fax+66-3240-0573, E-mail address: rapeepan2549@gmail.com or
Martina Summer Meranius, RN, PhD. A Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna - Västerås,
Sweden, E-mail address: martina.summer.meranius@mdh.se
Martina Summer Meranius
, PhD, RN
physical and emotional needs of pregnant teenagers)
should be established so that pregnant teenagers can
continue their pregnancy without quitting school.
Filippinerna, 2012. Vol. 82, p. 57-63