Abstract：
Cultural practices help constitute a \'normal\' way of life within a specific community and set the standard that members of the community are expected to adhere to. Some of these practices may have a short- and long-term influence on young people in ways supportive of teenage motherhood. This study explored cultural practices and beliefs in a study area in Ghana that encourage teenage girls into motherhood unintendedly. An exploratory design was used. Thirty teenage mothers and twenty-two opinion leaders participated in fieldwork conducted between October 2018 and February 2019. Data were analysed using an inductive approach. Four themes became apparent: fear of being cursed for having an abortion; sleeping arrangements; funerals and wakes; and practices of cohabitation in the study area. Cultural practices contribute to teenage motherhood in the Adaklu District of Ghana. Programmes, interventions and policies should be designed to take into consideration the needs, contexts, and backgrounds of teenagers. Future programmes to enhance teenagers ability to avoid teenage pregnancy and motherhood should consider factors such as the family, the person, the community, institutions, and national and international influences.
摘要：
文化实践有助于在特定社区内构成“正常”的生活方式，并设定社区成员应遵守的标准。其中一些做法可能以支持青少年母亲的方式对年轻人产生短期和长期影响。这项研究探索了加纳一个研究领域的文化习俗和信仰，这些文化习俗和信仰鼓励少女无意识地成为母亲。使用了探索性设计。30名十几岁的母亲和22名意见领袖参加了2018年10月至2019年2月之间进行的实地考察。使用归纳法分析数据。四个主题变得明显：害怕因堕胎而被诅咒；睡眠安排；葬礼和唤醒；以及研究区域的同居实践。文化习俗有助于加纳阿达克卢区的青少年孕产。方案,干预措施和政策的设计应考虑到需求，上下文，和青少年的背景。未来提高青少年避免少女怀孕和孕产能力的方案应考虑家庭、人,社区,机构,以及国家和国际影响。
