Sriyasak Atcharawadee, Almqvist Anna-Lena, Sridawruang Chaweewan, Häggström-Nordin Elisabet
Department of Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Aging, Prachomklao College of Nursing, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand.
Department of Social Work, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Nurs Health Sci. 2018 Mar;20(1):39-45. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12378. Epub 2017 Nov 2.
In this study, we described and analyzed parents' experiences of teenage parenthood and the provision of support to their teenage children who had recently have become parents. A qualitative method was used. In-depth interviews with 24 participants were conducted, all parents of teenage parents. Data were analyzed using content analysis; four themes and 11 subthemes were identified. The results show that parents' norms and values were strongly influenced by their religious beliefs. The participants had mixed emotions and reactions to their teenage children's parenthood. Also participants were sources of support to the teenage parents and assisted them in their transition to parenthood. However, the participants also expressed the importance that their teenage children continue their education and avoid repeated pregnancies. This study highlights how emotional, instrumental, and informational support provided by parents to their teenagers can assist the latter in their transition to parenthood. In their work with teenage parents, healthcare providers can benefit from teenage parent's own parents involvement and experiences.
在本研究中，我们描述并分析了青少年父母的父母的经历，以及他们为自己刚成为父母的青少年子女提供支持的情况。采用了定性研究方法。对24名参与者进行了深入访谈，他们都是青少年父母的父母。使用内容分析法对数据进行了分析；确定了四个主题和11个子主题。结果表明，父母的规范和价值观受到其宗教信仰的强烈影响。参与者对其十几岁孩子成为父母有着复杂的情绪和反应。参与者也是青少年父母的支持来源，并协助他们向父母角色转变。然而，参与者也强调了他们的青少年子女继续接受教育并避免再次怀孕的重要性。本研究强调了父母为青少年提供的情感、工具性和信息性支持如何能够帮助后者向父母角色转变。在与青少年父母合作的工作中，医疗保健提供者可以从青少年父母自己父母的参与和经验中受益。
