Photo-voicing experiences of teenage mothers with teenage pregnancy and motherhood in Western Uganda
Linda Grace Alanyo, Enos Mirembe Masereka, Pebalo Francis Pebolo, Emmanuel Kimera

TL;DR
Teenage mothers in Western Uganda face stigma, lack of support, and emotional challenges, highlighting the need for societal and systemic interventions.
Contribution
This study uses photovoice to capture and advocate for teenage mothers' lived experiences in Western Uganda.
Findings
Teenage pregnancy is often concealed due to stigma and lack of support.
Participants faced emotional and practical challenges related to motherhood.
Advocacy methods incorporating lived experiences are recommended for TPM prevention.
Abstract
Teenage Pregnancy and Motherhood (TPM) pose significant global public health challenges, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa with Uganda being among the countries most affected. In this phenomenological study we aimed to understand the lived experiences of teenage mothers regarding TPM, and to develop advocacy materials and methods to combat TPM. We recruited 14 teenage mothers, aged 16–19 years, who were receiving care at a high-volume hospital in Fort Portal City, Western Uganda. Photovoice, a participatory action research method was used, involving five group sessions. Participants documented their TPM experiences through photographs and narratives, followed by group discussions. Data were analyzed using phenomenological hermeneutics, with themes emerging from participants’ lived experiences. Teenage pregnancy and motherhood were understood to be unexpected and undesirable by the…
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TopicsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
