Navigating antenatal care: The lived experiences of adolescent girls and young women and caregiver perspectives in Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescent pregnancy remains a global concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Sub-Saharan African nations, including Zambia, bear a disproportionate burden of adolescent pregnancies, contributing to high rates of maternal and child mortality. Despite efforts to improve antenatal care (ANC) services, utilization rates remain suboptimal, especially among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).

Objective

To explore the barriers and facilitators to ANC services among AGYW and how these factors might differ by age and HIV status.

Design

This qualitative study employs a combination of in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) to gather comprehensive insights into the experiences of AGYW regarding ANC services. The study des

SUBMITTER: Young AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526215 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature