Essays about: "Unplanned Pregnancy"

Found 3 essays containing the words Unplanned Pregnancy.

  1. 1. “They Will be Mothers” : perceptions and practices of midwives towards adolescents with an unwanted pregnancy in Peru

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Tessa Fatima Stockburger; [2020]
    Keywords : Midwives; Adolescent Pregnancy; Unwanted Pregnancy; Unplanned Pregnancy; Healthcare Practices; Perceptions; Reproductive Rights; Peru; Lima; SRH; Reproductive Autonomy; Bourdieu; Doxa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Pregnancy decisions are notably connected to maternal well-being, particularly for groups disproportionately affected by unplanned and unwanted pregnancies such as adolescents. Midwives are health professionals most likely to care for a pregnant adolescent in a public healthcare setting and spend the most time with her during her pregnancy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Culture’s Consequences: Examining the Relevance of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory to Youth Sexual Health

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Christine Lehane; [2014]
    Keywords : Sex; Gender; Culture; Power; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Cultural norms that promote gender inequality have shown to encourage power imbalances in heterosexual relationships, increasing both young men and young women’s risk of STDs, HIV, unplanned pregnancy and intimate partner violence (WHO, 2004). Understanding how exactly these cultural norms impact youth’s gendered sexual roles and overall sexual health has been increasingly highlighted as an important area for the design of effective youth sexual health education and intervention programs (UNFPA, 2010). READ MORE

  4. 3. Stress and pregnancy: the mother's perspectives. Mukono district, Uganda

    University essay from Institutionen för medicin och hälsa; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Ritah Amolo; [2013]
    Keywords : Stress; pregnancy; birth outcome;

    Abstract : The issue of maternal health raises overwhelming concern whenever mentioned, this is because of the natural desire to bear children yet every pregnancy is a lifetime risk for the mother. Several factors contribute towards the risk of dying during childbirth, stress is one such factor. READ MORE