Influence of mental health conditions and symptoms on contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across the globe face a high risk of mental health challenges and unintended pregnancies, which are often complex and intertwined within their psychosocial environments. While earlier studies have examined contraceptive use, the influence of mental health conditions and symptoms on a broader range of contraceptive options among AGYW has not been thoroughly investigated.

Objectives

This scoping review aims to map and synthesize peer-reviewed literature to understand how mental health conditions and symptoms influence contraceptive use among AGYW globally.

Methods

This review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework. Databases searched included PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collec

SUBMITTER: Luthuli MQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12436440 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature