Abstract: In the Philippines, there are 7,255 live births on average per day (Philippine Statistic Authority, 2020). With this number of pregnancies, some were identified to be young at age. It was stated from the latest Civil Registry and vital statistics for 2019 (Philippines Statistical Office) that births among adolescent girls aged 10-19 years old remained high in the country.
This study aims to discuss the journey of a young woman's struggle, hope, and success as a teenage pregnant woman to womanhood through the photovoice method and sought to know how pregnant teenagers relate the picture to their situation? It specifically aims to know what challenges more likely a pregnant teenager faces, the struggle, hope, or success to womanhood? How do these challenges help with their pregnancy?
The study utilized the Roy Adaptation Model by Sister Callista Roy which focused on the interconnected, holistic individual and her interaction with the environment. The study focused on a young woman’s journey towards struggle, hope, and success in womanhood among pregnant teenagers. The respondents of the study were four (4) pregnant teenagers. Their ages ranged from 13 to 19 years old and they were at least 20 to 35 weeks pregnant. They came all from Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The study utilized qualitative research with the method of photovoice. Photovoice is defined by its creators Wang and Burris 1997 as a "process by which people can identify, represent, enhance their community through a specific photographic technique". Wang and Burris 1997, p.369)
The findings of this paper suggest that we should have a support system in both private and public sectors for all teenage pregnant women. This study, therefore, concludes Photovoice methods play a significant role in teenage pregnant participants sharing their experiences and were able to show the statement of the problem by the negative and positive effects of being a teenager the respondents. It serves as an aid to address the psychological impact of teenage pregnancy as they are able to share experiences and get motivated by the current status of respondents.
Keywords: Photovoice, Teenage pregnant, Struggle, Hope, Success, Womanhood.
Title: Teenagers’ Diary: A Young Woman’s Portrait towards Struggle, Hope, and Success to Womanhood Basis for Proposed Health Program
Author: Jed Avenido, Jellie Monton, Dezairyl Kate Nankil, Jc Pauline Pabustan, Jane-Vi Taruc, Amparo T. Miguel
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 2, October 2022 - March 2023
Page No: 57-76
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Published Date: 26-October-2022
