Honors Theses and Capstones
Date of Award
Spring 2012
Project Type
Senior Honors Thesis
College or School
CHHS
Department
Nursing
Program or Major
Nursing
First Advisor
Carolyn Tobin
Abstract
This qualitative descriptive study explores the experience of adolescent pregnancy and the influence of body image and other factors on weight gain. It identified three main themes through content analysis: Continuity of Care, Adolescent Investment in a Healthy Pregnancy, and the Impact of Pregnancy Symptoms.
Recommended Citation
Hinkley, Jessica L. and Newcombe, Liana J., "Understanding the Experience of Weight Gain and Body Image During Adolescent Pregnancy" (2012). Honors Theses and Capstones. 53.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/53
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