Original Research - Special Collection: Centenary Edition
Adolescent mothers’ lived experiences whilst providing continuous kangaroo mother care: A qualitative study
Submitted: 13 March 2020 | Published: 08 December 2020
About the author(s)
Anneline E. Robertson, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South AfricaTalitha Crowley, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of adolescent mothers whilst providing continuous KMC.
Setting: The study was conducted in a district and central hospital KMC wards in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Methods: A qualitative, descriptive, phenomenological research design was used. Ten adolescent mothers were selected through purposive sampling. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed using Colaizzi’s framework.
Results: Three themes emerged from the data: providing KMC, the interactions and the support received.
Conclusion: Supportive educative environments should be established in the KMC wards to ensure that the adolescent mothers receive holistic support.
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