The Need for Social Support During Unintended Pregnancy Decision-Making
A Qualitative Analysis of In-Depth Interviews With Young People in California
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15705138 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Moria Mahanaimy (0000-0001-6373-3015, Clalit Health Services, corresponding author), Heidi Moseson (0000-0002-2488-2429, Ibis Reproductive Health) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 444-455 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Emerging Adulthood (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2167-6968 • E-ISSN: 2167-6984 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21676968221085815 |
| OpenAlex | W4220925361 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 35 |
Most pregnancies among young people in the United States are unintended. Previous analyses of unintended pregnancies have typically been restricted by outcome, focusing either on those who had an abortion or those who gave birth. We conducted in-depth interviews with 25 young women in the San Francisco Bay Area who experienced at least one unintended pregnancy at or before age 25, regardless of pregnancy outcome, allowing us to identify themes across both abortion and birth. We asked participants about their decision-making process regarding the pregnancy resolution, with a focus on the role of social support. We present results from secondary analysis of interview transcripts, utilizing reflexive thematic analysis. Most, but not all, participants reported a short decision-making timeline, yet described an unmet need for social support during and after the decision-making process. Researchers and advocates should explore ways to increase support tailored to young people experiencing an unintended pregnancy
Abortion · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Family planning · Focus group · Political science · Population · Pregnancy · Qualitative research · Social support · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Timeline · Unintended consequences · Unintended pregnancy · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Contraception · Social Psychology
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Financial, Social, and Demographic Factors Associated With Obtaining an Abortion
Counselling men involved in unintended pregnancy
Social support during pregnancy
Declines in Unintended Pregnancy in the United States, 2008–2011
Timing of steps and reasons for delays in obtaining abortions in the United States
Secondary analysis of qualitative data
Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (Coreq)
Conducting secondary analysis of qualitative data
To saturate or not to saturate? Questioning data saturation as a useful concept for thematic analysis and sample-size rationales
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Effective social support
Differences in Abortion Service Delivery in Hostile, Middle-ground, and Supportive States in 2014
Women's experiences when unsure about whether or not to have an abortion in the first trimester
Meanings of Being Pregnant and Having Decided on Abortion
What constitutes a good healthcare experience for unintended pregnancy? A qualitative study among young people in California
Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media
An Illusion of Power
Reasons U.S. Women Have Abortions
One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis
Choosing abortion
Social Support from Parents and Friends and Emotional Problems in Adolescence
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The Journal of Youth and Adolescence at 40
Emerging adulthood
Sample Size in Qualitative Interview Studies
Thematic Analysis
Qualitative Quality
| Citations per year | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |