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.
Authors
- Emily Hansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4733-3411)
- Jennifer Ayton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0092-437X)
- Sarah Young
- Sally Hargreaves
Institutions
- University of Tasmania (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106185
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00