Exploring maternal perspectives on addressing domestic violence in pregnant adolescents

Submitted: 14 September 2023
Accepted: 30 November 2023
Published: 22 December 2023
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Adolescent pregnancy has been on the rise in developing countries, primarily attributed to economic challenges, particularly in Africa and South Asia. West Java Province stands out as one of the leading regions with a high incidence of adolescent pregnancies. Young couples often struggle to adapt to early marriage, resulting in domestic violence and adverse health consequences. Notably, domestic violence is prevalent among young married couples, with Bogor reporting a significant incidence among pregnant adolescents. Mothers play a crucial role in providing protection and resolving domestic issues. This study aimed to investigate mothers' perspectives on domestic violence towards adolescents and their problem-solving strategies. The study employed qualitative methods with a descriptive interpretation approach. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with seven mothers whose daughters had experienced domestic violence by their husbands during pregnancy, having given birth and entered marriage. Thematic content analysis was employed for data analysis. The central finding is that economic challenges serve as the primary catalyst for domestic violence, manifesting through harsh language and physical abuse, leading to potential harm to the child and miscarriage. Pregnant adolescents often experience psychological distress, exhibiting symptoms such as daydreaming, sadness, crying, and weight loss. Mothers express concern about the domestic violence their daughters endure during pregnancy, attributing it to economic issues. To address the problem, mothers employ various strategies, including seeking advice, providing emotional support, involving health services, mediating, communicating, and reporting incidents to relevant authorities. Maternity nurses should proactively offer information about the risks associated with adolescent pregnancies and early marriage. The government must actively communicate the significance of the risk of early pregnancy, particularly concerning violence, to teenagers.

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Purbaningsih, E. (2023). Exploring maternal perspectives on addressing domestic violence in pregnant adolescents. Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11805