Experiences of Sexual Health Literacy in Sexual Relationship among Female Adolescent Students with Unplanned Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

Narkbubpha, Rapeepan; Deoisares, Wanee; Pongjaturawit, Yunee; Graham, Moira; Whitfield, Clare

Abstract

Objective: To describe the experiences of sexual health literacy in sexual relationship among female adolescent students with unplanned pregnancy. Method: In this qualitative study, 20 informants were purposively sampled and interviewed until the data were saturated. They were 14-19 years old and got pregnant while in school. The recruitment participants at Ante natal care department of the Community hospitals from November 2018 to June 2019. Data were collected through in-depth interviews by semi-structured interview guide using voice recorder, non-participant observations, and field note. Thematic analysis of Braun and Clarke was employed to analyze the data. Results: The experiences of sexual relationship could be categorized into 3 groups, 1) dating the opposite sex, 2) situations leading to consent to have sexual intercourse, and 3) seeking a solution after sex. Conclusion: Experiences of sexual health literacy among female adolescents with unplanned pregnancy were identified. They could be used in education to promote the unplanned sex prevention and the proper use of birth control.

Citation

Narkbubpha, R., Deoisares, W., Pongjaturawit, Y., Graham, M., & Whitfield, C. (2020). Experiences of Sexual Health Literacy in Sexual Relationship among Female Adolescent Students with Unplanned Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study. Thai Pharmaceutical and Health Science Journal, 15(2), 106-115

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 3, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Jun 30, 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Deposit Date: Feb 28, 2023
• Journal: Thai Pharmaceutical and Health Science Journal
• Print ISSN: 1905-3460
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 106-115
• Keywords: Female adolescent students; Qualitative study; Sexual health literacy; Sexual relationship; Unplanned pregnancy
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4226524
• Publisher URL: https://ejournals.swu.ac.th/index.php/pharm/article/view/12769