Postnatal experiences of teenage mothers in selected communities in Central Region, Ghana: a phenomenological study.

Background: Teenage childbirth is an issue of social and public health concern in Ghana, with high prevalence in some regions, including the Central Region. There is a dire need to understand the experiences of teenagers beyond pregnancies to facilitate comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and service provision. We explored the postnatal experiences of teenage mothers in five communities in the Central Region of Ghana.

Childcare practices among teenage mothers in Ghana: a qualitative study using the ecological systems theory.

Background: While appropriate care for children is essential for optimal growth and protection against child morbidity and mortality, teenage mothers have been shown to deviate from the recommended childcare practices. This study explored the childcare practices among teenage mothers in Ghana using Ecological Systems Theory by Bronfenbrenner as a theoretical framework.

Methods: Employing qualitative approach to inquiry, evidence was drawn from 30 teenage mothers using in-depth interviews.