Managing adolescent pregnancy: The unique roles and challenges of private general practitioners in Malaysia.
Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study explores the perspectives of private general practitioners on their roles and challenges in managing adolescent pregnancy in Malaysia. METHODS: Two themes emerged. Under the theme 'inadvertent advocator,' participants described their tasks with regards to building trust, calming angry parents and delivering comprehensive counseling and care related to the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents, including requests for abortions. Theme two, 'challenges of private general practitioners,' refers mainly to personal and religious conflicts arising from a request for an abortion and deficiencies in support and multidisciplinary integration within their practice settings. CONCLUSION: General practitioners practicing in the private sector identify themselves as active players in supporting pregnant adolescents but face many challenges arising from the personal, religious, professional and community levels. Addressing these challenges is important for optimal care delivery to pregnant adolescents in this community.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: K A Malek, S Abdul-Razak, H Abu Hassan, S Othman
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3013128431