The present study examined the assets and unmet social and health needs of young women at the transition to adulthood in a particular area of a small city in North Carolina. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 participants who identified as women (age 18–29). Using a deductive thematic analysis approach, we identified three themes and 13 sub-themes across the topic areas of interest in our interview: First, childhood experiences and familial histories created disparate physical and mental health needs in emerging adulthood. Second, new responsibilities and/or traumatic experiences led to recognition of mental health as a critical factor. Third, young women found support for their health and well-being from family and friends, with room for improvement among community institutions and structures. Implications are discussed for young women, health care providers, and social systems in which young women are embedded.

本研究调查了北卡罗来纳州一个小城市特定地区的年轻女性在向成年过渡期间的资产以及未满足的社会和健康需求。我们对 15 名女性（年龄 18-29 岁）的参与者进行了深入的半结构化访谈。使用演绎主题分析方法，我们确定了采访中感兴趣的主题领域的三个主题和 13 个子主题：首先，童年经历和家族历史在成年后产生了不同的身心健康需求。其次，新的责任和/或创伤经历导致人们认识到心理健康是一个关键因素。第三，年轻女性从家人和朋友那里得到了对她们健康和福祉的支持，社区机构和结构还有改进的余地。