September 18, 2025PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Motherhood and mental health of adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

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Mental health issues were the primary focus in 88.6% of the examined studies concerning adolescent mothers.
Of the 1240 articles identified, 35 studies met inclusion criteria, emphasizing the postnatal phase over antenatal care.
A significant 85.7% of included studies lacked a specified theoretical framework, indicating a gap in foundational research.
Future efforts must integrate mental health services within maternal care for adolescents, highlighting the need for culturally tailored programs.

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This scoping review assesses mental health issues in adolescent mothers in low- and middle-income countries, suggesting necessary interventions.

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This scoping review assesses mental health issues in adolescent mothers in low- and middle-income countries, suggesting necessary interventions.