The Role of Social Support toward Psychological Well-being on Unwanted Pregnancy among Adolescents

Abstract

Premarital sex issue has contributed to increased risks of unwanted pregnancy on teenager. Data from Demak District Health Department showed that the rate of unwanted pregnancy was significantly increased (from 88 to 320 cases) during 2014-2016, some of them are teenagers. Using an in-depth interview method, this qualitative study aimed to find out the role of social support toward psychological well-being on unwanted pregnancy among adolescents. We interviewed five participants (two participants as main subjects and three participants as triangulation subjects). This study found that psychological well-being of pregnant teen was quite good. They were able to have a positive attitude and accept their present condition. However, teenagers felt anxious, had sleep deprivation, and overwhelmed feeling during their pregnancy. Accordingly, support from their parents and partner might develop their psychological well-being more positively. Midwife as healthcare provider also proactively offered maternity care to teen mother. Researcher suggests government providing proper sexual education programs to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Keywords: pregnancy, well-being, support, teenage, health