Integrating Operations to Develop of a Mechanism to Coordinate and Prevent the Problem of Teenage Pregnancy: a Case Study in Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to learn about the process of the integrated work in preventing and solving the problem of teenage pregnancy of Chaiyaphum province. There were 66 informants, including the project manager, the project coordinator, nurses, internal assessment team, parents, teachers and teenagers. Data were collected by group discussion and in-depth interview and analyzed by content analysis. This article provides the information to explain the work process of integrating operations to develop of a mechanism to coordinate and prevent the problem of teenage pregnancy. Three key strategies were found: 1) finding network partners to work with by using the existing network and looking for the relevant parties, and creating awareness in the network partners about the problems by reflecting the problems found in the area; 2) establishing coordination mechanisms and participation at the regional level through the integration with the routine work which focuses on horizontal communication with a variety of communication channels and coordination and support by working in the area and 3) creating mechanisms to exchange learning from the model and narrative activities. The results of the study reflect the integrated operating process, which is an important mechanism for coordinating and driving the network to reach the success. Other areas can use the lesson learned to increase and extend the operation to prevent and solve the problem of teenage pregnancy.