Table 1: Summary of the themes and sub-themes reflecting the occurrences leading to CTOP.

Themes	Sub-Themes
1. Circumstances leading to TOP amongst teenagers	1.1 Feelings of fear and anxiety 1.2 Despair related to ending the life of the unborn baby. 1.3 Disclosure of pregnancy to family members
2. Views related to health care professionals/service providers	2.1 Acknowledgement of support provided by health care professionals 2.2 Provision of pre- and post-counselling following CTOP.
3. The experiences of the teenagers after CTOP.	3.1 Depression and self-blame after the procedure 3.2 Feeling of relief after CTOP.