A mixed reception: perceptions of pregnant adolescents' experiences with health care workers in Cape Town, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality among adolescent mothers in South Africa is higher than many middle-income countries. This is largely attributable to conditions that can be prevented or managed by high quality antenatal care. The way in which pregnant adolescents are treated at antenatal clinics influences their timely utilization of antenatal services. This qualitative study reports on the experiences of pregnant adolescents with health care workers when accessing antenatal care.

Methods

Pregnant girls aged 13-19 (n = 19) who attended public health care facilities that provide Basic Antenatal Care (BANC) services in Cape Town, South Africa were recruited. Four face to face in-depth interviews and four mini focus group discussions were undertaken, facilitated by a topic guide.

SUBMITTER: Sewpaul R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8336349 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature