The lived experience of pregnant adolescents living in a group home
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Mary Ellen LaSala, PhD, RN
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- Kappa Gamma
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- The State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
Gain new insight into the lived experience of pregnant adolescents residing in a group home environment. Influence mothering behaviors and parenting style. Nurse leaders may use findings of this study as a guide to improving the quality of care provided to this highly vulnerable and underserved population.
Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Pregnant Adolescent Teens; Group Home; Social Support |
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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