Perceptions of adolescent mothers towards adolescent repeat childbirth in Soroti district, Teso sub-region, Uganda: A phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT: The percentage of adolescent mothers aged 15 to 19 years with a repeat childbirth in Uganda (26.1%) is higher than the global estimate (18.5%). Soroti district tops Teso (a region with highest adolescent childbearing rate nationally) in adolescent childbearing. Adolescent repeat childbearing (ARC) is associated with poor health outcomes, increased risk of stillbirth, maternal and child mortality, thus a public health concern. The explanations to the high prevalence of repeat childbirth in Soroti district remain unknown. We conducted a phenomenological study where theoretical saturation was achieved with 3 focus group discussions; each comprised of 8 respondents. The questions posed focused on modified socio-ecological model regarding the factors associated with repeat childbirth. These inc

SUBMITTER: Mulalu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10138832 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature