Experience of First Pregnancy at Teenage Age: Scoping Review

Silvia Rizki Syah Putri; Dhesi Ari Astuti

doi:10.56741/hesmed.v4i01.839

Authors

Silvia Rizki Syah Putri
silviasyahputri@almaata.ac.id
Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta
Dhesi Ari Astuti Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8959-9977

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/hesmed.v4i01.839

Keywords:

Midwife, Pregnancy, Scoping Review, Teenage

Abstract

Adolescent pregnancy is a significant global concern and a major contributor to maternal mortality across high-, middle-, and low-income countries. The risk of maternal death is considerably higher among younger adolescents. This study aims to review evidence-based findings on the experiences of first pregnancy in adolescence. A scoping review methodology was employed following Arksey and O'Malley’s framework, using the PEOS model to guide the research questions. A systematic search was conducted in Wiley Online Library, EBSCO, ProQuest, and PubMed, selecting relevant studies based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings indicate that adolescent mothers’ experiences during their first pregnancy are influenced by their level of knowledge and the support received from husbands, families, and healthcare providers. Poor parent-child communication is identified as a key factor contributing to adolescent pregnancy. Additionally, adolescent pregnancy has significant health and educational consequences. Preventive measures include health promotion programs and personalized interventions. This review highlights the experiences, influencing factors, impacts, and prevention strategies related to adolescent pregnancy, providing insights for future research and policy development.

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Author Biographies

Silvia Rizki Syah Putri, Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

is a lecturer at Universitas Alma Ata Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She earned her Master’s degree in Midwifery from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Her expertise lies in the field of midwifery, where she is dedicated to advancing maternal and child health through education, research, and professional practice. As a lecturer, she actively contributes to the development of midwifery education, ensuring that students receive high-quality training to become competent healthcare professionals. (email: silviasyahputri@almaata.ac.id).

Dhesi Ari Astuti, Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

is an educator and lecturer at Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Her doctorate is from Universitas Gadjah Mada. He has expertise in midwifery in the digital era. She has published her ideas in many international journals. She is also a member of the Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research. (email: dhesi@unisayogya.ac.id).

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