Representation of young mothers in Australian maternity and health care policy: A qualitative content analysis

The paucity of specific documented maternal health strategies and service provision for young mothers within national, statewide and local policy is apparent. This has led to poor policy development and guidance for young mothers. Further policy developments targeting service provision and maternal health care for young mothers living in regional, rural and remote areas needs to be addressed.

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Public Health
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106185
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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Representation of young mothers in Australian maternity and health care policy: A qualitative content analysis

Emily Hansen, Jennifer Ayton, Sarah Young, Sally Hargreaves
Public Health
Global Maternal and Child Health
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Representation of young mothers in Australian maternity and health care policy: A qualitative content analysis

Emily Hansen, Jennifer Ayton, Sarah Young, Sally Hargreaves
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Abstract

The paucity of specific documented maternal health strategies and service provision for young mothers within national, statewide and local policy is apparent. This has led to poor policy development and guidance for young mothers. Further policy developments targeting service provision and maternal health care for young mothers living in regional, rural and remote areas needs to be addressed.

Public HealthVol. 253
University of Tasmania (AU)
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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