Table 1 Themes and sub-themes reflecting mental health problems and support needs among pregnant and parenting adolescents in selected rural clinics of Limpopo Province
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Contributory factors to mental health problems among pregnant and parenting teenagers, | Mixed perceptions about mental illness among pregnant teens Stigmatisation by the community and friends Being a single parent is challenging versus lack of partner support |
Psychosocial problems associated with adolescent pregnancy | Self-actualisation challenges School dropout Miscarriage and Abortion |
Diverse support systems and roles to minimise mental problems pregnant and parenting teenagers, | Mixed perceptions about the role of the family, partners and community as a support system Role of the Healthcare Workers / Clinics Support System Role of culture among pregnant and parenting teenagers, School and social worker role as a support system |