About this Research Topic
This research topic aims to investigate and develop interventions that improve health behaviors and their determinants among pregnant adolescents and young women. The primary objectives include identifying effective strategies for enhancing prenatal care utilization, nutritional practices, physical activity, mental health management, and contraceptive decision-making. Additionally, the research will explore the underlying determinants such as beliefs, attitudes, social norms, self-efficacy, and the influence of male relationships. By addressing these factors, the goal is to empower pregnant adolescents and young women to make informed choices, ultimately leading to better maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
To gather further insights into the range and limitations of this research topic, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Novel methods of community engagement, recruitment, and retention in existing research studies
- Feasibility, concept, or cost-effectiveness studies
- Health systems, healthcare workers, or community-based interventions
- Ethical considerations related to behavioral intervention research in pregnancy
- The role of males in pregnancy outcomes (such as sexual partners, fathers, or other family members)
By focusing on these themes, we aim to create a comprehensive collection of studies that illuminate the complex interplay of factors affecting health behaviors in pregnant adolescents and young women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Keywords: pregnancy, interventions, adolescents, young women, Behaviour Change, Maternal Health Behaviours
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