Objectives
This paper reports a substantive grounded theory called the theory of Advancing Adolescent
Maternal Development.
Design
A grounded theory approach was used.
Sample
Thirty public health nurses working with adolescent clients in a state public health
nurse home visiting program volunteered to participate in this study.
Results
The basic social psychological problem that emerged from the data was incomplete and
at risk adolescent maternal development. Social support and public health nursing
interventions are central in the problem resolution process which occurs in stages.
Conclusions
Study results can be used to inform the nursing care of pregnant and parenting adolescents.
Key words
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Published online: September 16, 2013
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