Motherhood and mental health of adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Adolescence, a crucial transitional period, involves significant physical, cognitive, and psychosocial transformations. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), adolescent pregnancy is a significant public health concern, with an estimated 95% of the world's adolescent births occurring in these settings. While extensive research has explored various facets of adolescent development, there remains a gap in understanding mental health challenges experienced during motherhood. This scoping review aimed to assess the existing literature on the mental health of adolescent mothers in LMICs and identify gaps to guide future research and interventions in this underexplored domain. A scoping review was conducted following the methodology outlined by Arksey and O'Malley methodology. Relevant stu

SUBMITTER: Hussain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12443265 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature