Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Education to Support Role Transition for Teen Mothers in Underserved Communities

Authors

• Ayanna Johnson, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Lakeisa Boykin, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Jessica De Brun, University of St. Augustine, San MarcosFollow

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Description

This project focuses on researching the unique challenges faced by teenage mothers in low-socioeconomic communities and developing occupation-based strategies to support their transition into motherhood. The aim was to enhance their independence and effectiveness in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), such as child-rearing, home and financial management, community engagement, and meal preparation.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Mental health, Trauma informed care, Adolescent pregnancy

Medical Subject Headings

Health,Mental, Pregnancy, Teenage, Adolescence, Pregnancy in, Adverse childhood experience, Occupational Therapy

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD capstone symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, A., Boykin, L., & De Brun, J. (2026, April 10). Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Education to Support Role Transition for Teen Mothers in Underserved Communities. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/48