Hillaluddin, Azlin Hilma and Mat Saad, Zarina and Ahmad Marzuki, Najib (2013) Premarital pregnancy experiences: Profile of young mothers in women shelters. In: International Conference on Asean Women (ICAW2013), 10th-12th December 2013, Bandung, Indonesia.

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Abstract

Premarital pregnancy is a highly stigmatized phenomenon and may possibly be traumatic as well. However, there are adolescents and young adults who continue to commit premarital sex.The high likelihood of unwanted pregnancy will remain a serious concern in the Malaysian society which could lead to further psychosocial problems such as baby dumping, mental health problems, and health concerns among others.Despite experiencing the trauma and stigma of being pregnant and unmarried, there are teenagers and young women who decide to carry on with the pregnancy.This research seeks to examine the experiences of unmarried teenagers and young women who choose to continue their pregnancy while seeking protection in women’s shelters.The highlight of this paper is the profile of young mothers who sought protection in five women shelters throughout the country. The findings suggest disturbing information regarding sexual experience of young girls such as the early age of first sexual encounter, abortion attempt, the usage (non-usage) of contraception and the influence of the social circle environment.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	E-ISBN: 978-967-111113-4-5 Organized By: Northern Corridor Research Centre, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Pusat Studi Wanita Universiti Islam Bandung & School Of Government Universiti Utara Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	premarital pregnancy, teenage pregnancy, adolescents’ sexuality
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions:	School of Applied Psychology, Social Work & Policy
Depositing User:	Dr. Azlin Hilma Hillaluddin
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2016 07:38
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2016 07:38
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/18548

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