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Bhandari, Sushila Devi, and Sarala Joshi. "Perception and Perceived Experiences about Prevention and Consequences of Teenage Pregnancy and Childbirth among Teenage Mothers: A Qualitative Study." Journal of Advanced Academic Research 3, no. 1 (February 11, 2017): 164–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaar.v3i1.16625.
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Teenage pregnancy and childbirth is a social problem in many Asian countries including Nepal. Many quantitative studies have been done on teenage pregnancy, its outcomes, and challenges faced by teenager, but very little are known about their perceptions and experiences about teenage pregnancy and their consequences during childbirth. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of teenage pregnancy and childbirth among teenage mothers. This study has adopted phenomenology approach to explore the perceptions and experiences of being a teen mother. Study was based on data collected through in-depth interviews (IDIs), and Focus Group Discussion (FGDs). All respondents provided verbal as well as written consent to face the interview. IDI guide was used to collect information among teenage mothers to assess their perception and experiences on teenage pregnancy and childbirth. Similar guide was used for FGDs. Collected information was manually processed through qualitative content analysis and grouped into theme and subthemes. The teenage mother understood that teenage pregnancy and childbirth is a risk for both mother and child. A majority of them perceived that low education, poverty, love marriage, family problems, in-laws pressure; cultural prospects are aggravating factors leading to teenage pregnancy. Almost all of the respondents mentioned the negative impact of teenage pregnancy on the health. But very few respondents knew advantages of teenage childbirth. Most of them however knew that the teenage pregnancy can be prevented. Access to family planning services to teenage mothers, community awareness, and government support is needed to reduce teenage pregnancy and childbirth.
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Abebe, Ayele Mamo, Girma Wogie Fitie, Desalegn Abebaw Jember, Mihretab Mehari Reda, and Getu Engida Wake. "Teenage Pregnancy and Its Adverse Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes at Lemlem Karl Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018." BioMed Research International 2020 (January 20, 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3124847.
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Introduction. One of the major public health issues across the whole world these days is teenage pregnancy which is defined as being pregnant in the age ranging from 13–19 years. About 11% of all births which occurred worldwide accounted for girls aged 15 to 19 years. From these, 95% teenage deliveries occur in low- and middle-income countries. World health 2014 statistics show that complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the second cause of death for 15–19-year-old girls globally. The aim of this study was to determine adverse obstetrical and perinatal outcomes of teenage pregnancy among deliveries at Lemlem Karl General Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018. Result. This study result showed that 17.5% of the teenagers and 6.8% of the adults deliver low birth weight neonates. From the total teenage mothers, about thirty-five (11.3%) of them had developed pregnancy-induced hypertension, whereas about thirteen (4.2%) of adults develop pregnancy-induced hypertension. Regarding cesarean delivery, forty (12.9%) of those teenage mothers deliver by a cesarean section while 58 (18%) of the adult mothers deliver by cesarean delivery. Teenage pregnancy was significantly associated with adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes, a cesarean delivery (AOR: 0.57; 95% CI, 0.36–0.90), episiotomy (AOR: 2.01; 95% CI, 1.25–3.39), and low birth weight (AOR: 2.22; 95% CI, 1.13–4.36), and premature delivery were 2.87 (1.49–5.52). This study shows that adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes were significantly associated with teenagers than adult mothers. Therefore, giving health education on focused ANC is very important to bring change to the teenager at this study area.
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Emani, Anusha, and Shraddha Shetty K. "Obstetric outcome of teenage pregnancies in a tertiary care centre in Mangalore, Karnataka, India." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 7, no. 5 (April 28, 2018): 1786. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20181903.
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Background: Teenage pregnancy is a social problem affecting maternal and child health. In India, teenage pregnancy is an important public-health problem, although the national policy of the Government of India advocates the minimum legal age of marriage for girls to be 18 years. The aim of the present study was to observe the obstetric outcome in Teenage pregnanciesMethods: A retrospective analysis of all Teenage pregnancies was done over a period of 1 year from August 2014 to July 2015. Case sheets of all teenage mothers delivered during that period were retrieved. Maternal and neonatal outcome were analyzed and compared with pregnant women ≥20 years of age. Results: 5859 deliveries occurred during the study period, teenage deliveries were 457.The prevalence of teenage deliveries was 7.8%. Cesarean delivery rate was 56% vs 42% (p value<0.05) among teenagers compared to non teenage pregnant mothers. Preterm delivery rate was higher in teenagers 24% vs 14 % (p<0.05). 39(8.6%) teenage mothers had developed hypertension in pregnancy and 42(8.3%) among non-teenagers (p>0.05). Teenage mothers had increased Low birth weight rates 24% vs 10% (p<0.05).Conclusions: Teenage pregnancies has a negative impact on maternal and perinatal health. Hence strict laws should be enforced to prohibit teenage marriages. Adolescent girls should be educated about safe sex practices, contraception and complications of teenage pregnancies on maternal and child health.
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Allen, Lowri A., Rebecca L. Cannings-John, Annette Evans, Daniel S. Thayer, Robert French, Shantini Paranjothy, David L. Fone, Colin M. Dayan, and John W. Gregory. "Pregnancy in teenagers diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus in childhood: a national population-based e-cohort study." Diabetologia 63, no. 4 (December 20, 2019): 799–810. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00125-019-05063-w.
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Abstract Aims/hypothesis The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics and outcomes of pregnancies in a national cohort of teenage (<20 years) and young adult women (≥20 years) with and without childhood-onset (<15 years) type 1 diabetes. We hypothesised that, owing to poor glycaemic control during the teenage years, pregnancy outcomes would be poorer in teenage mothers with type 1 diabetes than young adult mothers with type 1 diabetes and mothers without diabetes. Methods The Brecon Register of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes diagnosed in Wales since 1995 was linked to population-based datasets in the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, creating an electronic cohort (e-cohort) of legal births (live or stillbirths beyond 24 weeks’ gestation) to women aged less than 35 years between 1995 and 2013 in Wales. Teenage pregnancy rates were calculated based on the number of females in the same birth cohort in Wales. Pregnancy outcomes, including pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, low birthweight, macrosomia, congenital malformations, stillbirths and hospital admissions during the first year of life, were obtained from electronic records for the whole Welsh population. We used logistic and negative binomial regression to compare outcomes among teenage and young adult mothers with and without type 1 diabetes. Results A total of 197,796 births were eligible for inclusion, including 330 to girls and women with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes, of whom 68 were teenagers (age 14–19 years, mean 17.9 years) and 262 were young adults (age 20–32 years, mean 24.0 years). The mean duration of diabetes was 14.3 years (9.7 years for teenagers; 15.5 years for young adults). Pregnancy rates were lower in teenagers with type 1 diabetes than in teenagers without diabetes (mean annual teenage pregnancy rate between 1999 and 2013: 8.6 vs 18.0 per 1000 teenage girls, respectively; p < 0.001). In the background population, teenage pregnancy was associated with deprivation (p < 0.001), but this was not the case for individuals with type 1 diabetes (p = 0.85). Glycaemic control was poor in teenage and young adult mothers with type 1 diabetes (mean HbA1c based on closest value to conception: 81.3 and 80.2 mmol/mol [9.6% and 9.5%], respectively, p = 0.78). Glycaemic control improved during pregnancy in both groups but to a greater degree in young adults, who had significantly better glycaemic control than teenagers by the third trimester (mean HbA1c: 54.0 vs 67.4 mmol/mol [7.1% vs 8.3%], p = 0.01). All adverse outcomes were more common among mothers with type 1 diabetes than mothers without diabetes. Among those with type 1 diabetes, hospital admissions during the first year of life were more common among babies of teenage vs young adult mothers (adjusted OR 5.91 [95% CI 2.63, 13.25]). Other outcomes were no worse among teenage mothers with type 1 diabetes than among young adult mothers with diabetes. Conclusions/interpretation Teenage girls with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes in Wales are less likely to have children than teenage girls without diabetes. Teenage pregnancy in girls with type 1 diabetes, unlike in the background population, is not associated with social deprivation. In our cohort, glycaemic control was poor in both teenage and young adult mothers with type 1 diabetes. Pregnancy outcomes were comparable between teenage and young adult mothers with type 1 diabetes, but hospital admissions during the first year of life were five times more common among babies of teenage mothers with type 1 diabetes than those of young adult mothers with diabetes.
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Wolkind, S. N., and S. Kruk. "Teenage Pregnancy and Motherhood." Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 78, no. 2 (February 1985): 112–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/014107688507800207.
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In a random sample of British-born women from a deprived inner London borough who were expecting their first baby, 31% were teenagers at the time they gave birth. The teenage mothers were compared with a group of older women randomly selected from the sample and both groups were followed up for 6 1/2 years after the birth. The teenage mothers were more likely to have had a deprived background and to have experienced material disadvantage. Despite this, they and their children did as well as the older women on a wide variety of measures of physical and mental health. A comparison of the teenagers with another sample of women who did poorly (those who had been brought up in care) suggests that the lack of an adverse result amongst the teenagers was at least in part due to support from the womens' own mothers.
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Iklaki, C. U., J. U. Inaku, J. E. Ekabua, E. I. Ekanem, and A. E. Udo. "Perinatal Outcome in Unbooked Teenage Pregnancies in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria." ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012 (March 4, 2012): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/246983.
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Background. Teenage pregnancy being a high risk condition requires skilled attention for good outcome. Objectives. To determine the influence of antenatal care on perinatal outcome in teenage pregnancies in Calabar. Materials and Methods. A review of patient records in Calabar was conducted between 1st January, 2006 and 31st December, 2010, to determine perinatal outcome in teenage pregnancy. Results. Teenage pregnancy accounted for 644 (6.5%) of the total deliveries with 245 (38.0%) booked while 399 (62.0%) were unbooked. Teenage mothers contributed significantly to the proportion of women who were delivered without prior antenatal care (; ). The mean duration of labour in booked teenagers was hours, while unbooked teenagers was hours (t-value ; ). There was statistically more caesarean sections among unbooked teenage pregnancies than booked (; ). Stillbirth was statistically significant (; ) among unbooked teenagers than booked. However, early neonatal death was not significantly different between booked and unbooked teenage pregnancies(; ). Conclusion. Unbooked teenage pregnancies were significantly associated with increased operative intervention and poor perinatal outcome.
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Quinlivan, Julie A. "Teenagers who plan parenthood." Sexual Health 1, no. 4 (2004): 201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/sh04011.
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It is clear that a variable number of teenage mothers have, to some extent, planned parenthood. From an evolutionary perspective, it could be argued that teenage childbearing may in fact be a positive adaptive mechanism for humans raised in a hostile environment. Life history theory suggests that in risky and uncertain environments the optimal reproductive strategy is to reproduce early in order to maximise the probability of leaving any descendents at all. If some teenagers are planning or hoping for pregnancy, it is possible that some positive behavioural changes may be observed. This has proven to be the case with many teenagers altering their risk taking behaviours in the anticipation and expectation of pregnancy. There is now substantial evidence that teenagers who become pregnant were at higher risk than the general population for using cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana. However, once pregnant, rates of consumption are usually lower compared with their non-pregnant peers or even their own personal pre-pregnancy rates of consumption. Therefore, for some teenagers, the conscious or unconscious prospect of pregnancy represents a potential space in which to rethink behaviours that may be harmful to themselves as a future mother, and also to their child. Given that teenage motherhood is not going to simply vanish, it is important to remember to focus research and services on validated interventions that may assist teenage mothers fulfill their ambitions of parenthood and simultaneously provide the best outcomes for their offspring. Evidence-based interventions focus on sustained home visitation by nurses, with limited evidence supporting the use of volunteers. In contrast, evidence suggests that home visitation by paraprofessionals may not be effective. Other strategies that may be helpful include the use of multidisciplinary teenage pregnancy clinics that have been noted to be associated with improved pregnancy outcomes. The role of new mothers’ groups, other community based group activities, peer support workers and intensive educational interventions to encourage return to schooling may be useful but have not been subjected to randomised evaluation. Such evaluation needs to occur.
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Abdullah, Kochar, and Pary Azize. "The Consequence of Teenage Pregnancy on the Primigravida Health Outcome Delivers at Sulaymaniyah Maternity Teaching Hospital-Kurdistan Region-Iraq." Erbil Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 3, no. 2 (November 30, 2020): 143–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.15218/ejnm.2020.17.
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Background and Objectives: Teenage first pregnancy is a significant public health problem as it often occurs in the context of poor social support and maternal wellbeing. It is consid-ered high risk for both the mother and infant. This study aimed to find out the effect of teenage pregnancy on neonatal health outcomes. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted in Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and involved all pregnant teenage mothers admitted to Sulaymaniyah Maternity Teaching Hospital from January 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019. Results: 332 of mothers aged ≤19 years and their newborns were studied. A higher pro-portion of teenage mothers were from rural areas than the urban areas (59.3% vs 40.7%). The percentage of teenage mothers who did not attend antenatal care was 11.14%, and irregular attendees represented 9.94 %. Compared with teenage mothers aged 14–16 years, teenage mothers aged 17–19 years had higher risks of anaemia, systemic infections, coincidental condition, low birth weight, preterm delivery and low Apgar score. The risk of aspiration of meconium and stillbirth among infants born to teenage mothers was statisti-cally not significant after adjustment for gestational age and birth weight, in addition to maternal characteristics and mode of delivery. Teenage pregnancy was associated with higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion: Prevention strategies and the improvement of healthcare are essential to re-duce the consequences of teenage pregnancy on maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Teenage women were less likely to receive antenatal care services. Use of community- and health facility-based education programs are necessary to prevent teenage pregnancy and thus reduce adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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G, Rey, Paller L, Feldman F, and Lauria W. "Obstetric and perinatal outcomes in teenage pregnancy: a literature review." International Journal of Family & Community Medicine 5, no. 1 (2021): 179–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/ijfcm.2021.05.00211.
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Pregnancy during adolescence continues to be a frequent situation, mostly in developing countries. Maternal age is a key element to be taken into account when managing obstetric patients, as it is related with obstetric and perinatal outcomes. We conducted a literature review to address the obstetric results of pregnancy in teenage mothers. We reviewed articles for the last 5 years in different databases including ‘Pregnancy’, ‘Teenager’, ‘Adolescent’, ‘Complications’ and ‘Outcomes’ as key words. We obtained 2260 articles after the initial search, but only 28 met the inclusion criteria and were therefore reviewed. Most studies were excluded for not clearly specifying one of more groups of teenage patients, lacking comparison of these groups with no-teenage patients, or not addressing the obstetric outcomes of those pregnancies. The outcomes were divided into complications of pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium and neonatal complications. We found that there is an association between young maternal age and preterm birth, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, fetal growth restriction and stillbirth, among others. For the newborn we found outcomes such as low APGAR scores and admission to intensive care were more frequent in teenage mothers. We conclude that maternal age is an important feature, as there are several obstetric and perinatal compications that are more frequent in teenage mothers than in other age groups.
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Ayamolowo, Sunday Joseph, Aanuoluwapo Omobolanle Olajubu, and Funke Elizabeth Akintola. "Perceived social support and depression among pregnant and child-rearing teenagers in Ile-Ife, Southwest Nigeria." African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 13, no. 4 (October 2, 2019): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2018.0033.
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Background The mental strain of pregnancy and child-rearing can lead to depression, especially when the expectant mother is also a teenager who will need robust social support to adequately cope with motherhood at this vulnerable stage of life. In Nigeria, teenage pregnancy and motherhood can prevent them from acquiring an education or the skills to earn money, and many teenage mothers struggle with depression and other health issues. Aim To assess the relationship between perceived social support and level of depression among pregnant and child-rearing teenagers in the Ife East Local Government Area, Southwest Nigeria. Methods A descriptive study design was employed and a structured questionnaire was used to elicit response from 120 pregnant and child-rearing teenagers who were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were computed on sociodemographic characteristics, level of perceived social support, and level of depression among respondents. The Pearson correlation test was used to assess the relationship between perceived social support and level of depression. Findings More than half (54.2%) of the respondents reported a moderate level of perceived social support, and few respondents (12.5%) reported that they received low social support. Many (44.2%) of the respondents reported no depression, and few respondents (10.0%) were categorised as severely depressed. The study found a significant, moderately strong, negative correlation between respondents' level of social support and depression (r=−0.510, P=<0.0001). Conclusion There is a significant association between the level of perceived social support received and the development of depression among pregnant and child-rearing teenagers in Nigeria. Hence, there is an urgent need for appropriate community health information, education and programmes to facilitate support for pregnant and child-rearing teenagers. This will help to reduce depression and improve health outcomes for teenage mothers.
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Mukuna, Robert Kananga, and Peter J. O. Aloka. "INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TEENAGE MOTHERS RESILIENCY IN OVERCOMING ADVERSITIES IN PREGNANCY AND EARLY MOTHERHOOD IN SOUTH AFRICA." Problems of Education in the 21st Century 79, no. 1 (February 10, 2021): 104–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/pec/21.79.104.
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The phenomenon of teenage motherhood is a major concern worldwide. The teenage mothers endure many challenges that could affect their academic goals and successes if there is insufficient support. However, some teenage mothers manage to develop certain forms of flexibility to manage these adversities. This study explored the teenage mothers' resiliency in overcoming adversities in pregnancy and early motherhood at a rural high school in South Africa. Within the Interpretative Phenomenological qualitative paradigm, an exploratory case study research design was adopted. 10 participants (N=10) were selected from a rural high school district using a purposive sampling technique. The study employed semi-structured interviews to collect data. The findings demonstrated that teenage mothers were resilient to continuing and completing their schooling by adopting self-motivation and school and family support. This study suggested that the South African Department of Education should develop a training programme for teenage mothers on psychosocial adjustment mechanisms to help them cope with their situations. Keywords: interpretative phenomenological analysis, rural high school, teenage motherhood, teenage mother resiliency, teenage pregnancy
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Tomar, Sonam, KavithaMole PJ, and NV Munninarayanappa. "ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF TEENAGE MOTHERS REGARDING TEENAGE PREGNANCY." International Journal of Advanced Research 5, no. 5 (May 31, 2017): 231–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/4102.
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Ineichen, Bernard. "Contraceptive experience and attitudes to motherhood of teenage mothers." Journal of Biosocial Science 18, no. 4 (October 1986): 387–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932000016412.
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SummarySexual experience is increasingly common among teenagers. Evidence suggests that while many teenage pregnancies are unintended, teenagers remain less than totally effective users of contraception. Among a sample of 102 teenage mothers, only two-thirds had ever used contraception, although only a quarter of the pregnancies were planned. About half of the teenagers were upset on hearing the initial news of the pregnancy; half of these had been using the pill, which in many cases had been given up without another form of contraception substituted. These girls present a formidable challenge to providers of contraceptive services, especially in view of the restricted opportunities available to working-class girls.
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Shrestha, S., D. KC, and A. Dongol. "Co-morbidities, Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Teenage Pregnancy at Tertiary Care Hospital, Nepal." Kathmandu University Medical Journal 18, no. 1 (January 6, 2020): 59–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v18i1.33363.
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Background Teenage pregnancies constitute a serious health and social problem worldwide. World estimates in 2008 report about 16 million births to adolescent mothers, most of them occurring in low and middle income countries.
Objective To assess pregnancy co-morbidities and outcome of teenage pregnancy.
Method A cross-sectional study was conducted at obstetrics and gynecological department of Dhulikhel Hospital. Study was conducted for 18 month period from 1-07-2013 to 30-12-2014. All teenage pregnancy cases admitted at the time of study period were enrolled. Purposive sampling technique was used. Data were collected by face to face interview using clinical Performa and through record file of the patient. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS version 21.0.
Result Total of 527 teenage mothers of varying age group (15 to 19 years) were enrolled in the study. Teenagers who had never been to school were 3.0%; 66.2% of them were from low socioeconomic background , and 58.6% were from rural areas. Pregnancy co-morbidities detected were, Urinary tract infection (UTI) 18.4%, threatened preterm 12.9% followed by ante partum hemorrhage 4.7%. However, other major co-morbidities such as hypertensive disorder, gestational diabetes found to be very less such as, hypertension 0.8% and gestational diabetes found in only one woman.
Conclusion Maternal and newborn outcome and co-morbidities among teenage pregnant women found less compare to other studies. Major pregnancy related morbidities such as hypertension, pre-eclampsia and diabetes were found very less. Most common maternal morbidity found was urinary tract infection during pregnancy but statistically not significant. Similarly, newborn mean weight was more than 2.5 kg and neonatal death found very less. However, teenage pregnancy is significantly associated with low economic status, illiteracy status, willingness to marriage by teenagers and ethnicity.
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Quinlivan, Julie A., and John Condon. "Anxiety and Depression in Fathers in Teenage Pregnancy." Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 39, no. 10 (October 2005): 915–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01664.x.
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Objective: It is recognized that pregnant teenagers have higher levels of psychological symptomatology compared to older pregnant women. However, there are limited data on fathers in the setting of teenage pregnancy. The aim of this study was to compare levels of psychological symptomatology in fathers in the setting of teenage as compared to non-teenage pregnancy. Method: A cross-sectional cohort study was undertaken. Data from interviews with consecutive fathers in the setting of teenage (Teenage) and non-teenage (Control) pregnancy were compared during the antenatal period. Subjects were interviewed to obtain information covering demographic and family information, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28). Results: Significantly more fathers in the setting of teenage pregnancy met the case criteria for HADS-A and HADS-D subscales compared to older fathers. They had significantly higher GHQ-28 totals and all subscale scores and were more likely predictive of a young age of death compared to older fathers. However, formal contact with psychiatric services was similar between groups. Interestingly, 14% of fathers in the setting of teenage pregnancy reported losing their own father as a child. In multivariate analysis, a high HADS score was significantly associated with younger age of onset of fatherhood and exposure to domestic violence as a child, whereas having their own father alive was significantly protective against a high HADS score. Conclusion: Fathers, in the setting of teenage pregnancy, have unrecognized psychological symptomatology and require services along with teenage mothers.
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Boia, Marioara, E. S. Boia, Daniela Cioboata, and Aniko Manea. "MEDICAL AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY." Romanian Journal of Pediatrics 65, no. 1 (March 31, 2016): 19–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.37897/rjp.2016.1.4.
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Pregnancy in adolescence is a special situation, especially among teenagers who do not benefit from family support, being at risk of not receiving adequate prenatal care during pregnancy, of having complications during pregnancy and birth for the mother and especially for the newborn. Aim. The purpose of this paper is to present the pathology and complications associated to the newborn of teenage mothers. Material and method. Retrospective study of patients hospitalized during January 2013 – December 2014, the study inclusion criteria being maternal age up to 17 years. Results. 66.67% of the newborn in the study were preterm babies and 33.33% were newborn at term. Postpartum complications were more frequent and severe in the preterm newborns versus the newborn at term group. Correlating data about pathology, gestational age and birth weight with biological age of the mother reveals that mothers aged 13-15 years gave birth mostly to premature newborn as opposed to mothers aged 16 to 17 years. Mothers of preterm newborn that had extremely low and low birth weight were aged between 13-15 years. Conclusions. Pregnancy in adolescence is associated most frequently with giving birth to preterm newborn. The lower the biological age of the mother is, the higher the risk of a premature birth, the more severe complications being associated with lower gestational age and lower birth weight of the premature baby.
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Aminatussyadiah, Ayu, Suci Fitriana Pramudya Wardani, and Amrina Nur Rohmah. "Media informasi dan tingkat pendidikan berhubungan dengan kehamilan remaja Indonesia." Jurnal Kebidanan 9, no. 2 (August 31, 2020): 173. http://dx.doi.org/10.26714/jk.9.2.2020.173-182.
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In the digital era, everyone has free access to various content using an electronic device, including teenagers. Pornographic content is also easy to access. The lack of reproductive knowledge among teenagers can cause risk behavior such as unsafe sexual activity that can lead to teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is a serious problem that can be endangering every young mother’s life. This condition can be a life-threatening for both mother and baby. This study aimed to determine the effect of media access and adolescent girls' educational levels on the incidence of teenage pregnancy in Indonesia. A cross-sectional design was used in this study. This study's sample was all young women contained in the 2012 IDHS data with an age range of 15-19 years old with a total sample size of 7,203 respondents. A Chi-square test was used in this study for data analysis. The results of this study show that there is a relationship between media information and the educational level of adolescent girls to the incident of teenage pregnancy in Indonesia.
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Bałanda-Bałdyga, Agnieszka, Anna Bogusława Pilewska-Kozak, Celina Łepecka-Klusek, Grażyna Stadnicka, and Beata Dobrowolska. "Attitudes of Teenage Mothers towards Pregnancy and Childbirth." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 4 (February 21, 2020): 1411. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041411.
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The problem of early motherhood is still a serious medical and social problem in many countries around the world. The aim of this study was to analyze the attitudes of teenage mothers towards pregnancy and childbirth. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted with the use of an original questionnaire containing a test to measure attitudes on a five-point Likert scale and a Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) to assess dispositional optimism. The study involved 308 teenage mothers between 13 and 19 years of age. Attitudes of teenage mothers towards pregnancy and childbirth were more often positive (90.6%) than negative (9.4%). Sociodemographic features determining the attitudes of teenage mothers towards both their pregnancy and childbirth included their age, marital status, current occupation, and main source of income. The type of attitude adopted by teenage mothers towards pregnancy and childbirth was significantly related to the level of their dispositional optimism.
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Santos, Brenda Karoline, Viviane Macedo Marinho Barreto, Vinícius Souza Santos, Neyana Maria Coelho de Souza Prado, José Rodrigo Santos Silva, Ana Jovina Barreto Bispo, and Andrea Ferreira Soares. "Sociodemographic and obstetric factors related to low birth weight in the context of early pregnancy." Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil 20, no. 1 (March 2020): 129–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-93042020000100008.
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Abstract Objectives: to analyze sociodemographic and obstetric factors that may influence the occurrence of low birth weight in the context of early pregnancy. Methods: the sample consisted of 232 pregnant teenagers, aged 10-19 years old, were assisted at a public maternity hospital in Aracaju-SE during the period of August 2012 to July 2016. The data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire. Results: low birth weight was observed in 41.38% of the newborns and there was a statistical association between the educational level and the marital status with the occurrence of low birth weight in newborns among teenage mothers, with p=0.0286 and p=0.0247, respectively. Conclusions: the socioeconomic factors may contribute to the occurrence of low birth weight in newborns of teenage mothers and teenage pregnancy at this age represents a serious public health problem.
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Akpor, Oluwaseyi Abiodun, and Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae. "Teenage pregnancy in Nigeria: professional nurses and educators’ perspectives." F1000Research 8 (January 9, 2019): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.16893.1.
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Background: Teenage pregnancy has been regarded as a negative occurrence in recent times due to its various negative consequences on the overall wellbeing of the teenage mother and her child, the whole family system and the entire community at large. Teenage pregnancy rate is a powerful indicator of the total well-being of a population. Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore professional nurses and secondary school teachers’ own perspectives on teenage pregnancy and to ascertain the current teenage pregnancy prevention programmes within the two selected communities in Kwara and Edo states in Nigeria. Methods: The study was qualitative and contextual with an exploratory strategy. A total of 80 participants, who were professional nurses and secondary school teachers, responded to the semi-structured interview and completed a questionnaire on demographic data. Template analysis style was combined with content analysis for data analysis. Results: Our findings revealed limited teenage pregnancy prevention initiatives in the communities. The majority of the participants expressed that teenage pregnancy is a common occurrence in their communities, but it is not acceptable. More than half of the participants did not accept the usage of contraceptives by teenagers. Conclusions: The study identified a number of factors that may influence the rate of teenage pregnancy in the communities. Therefore, strategies to reduce teenage pregnancy should focus on building social capital for teenagers in communities, making information on contraception more accessible and offering programmes that empower girls in the area of sexuality.
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Aggarwal, Ashita, and Anup Pradhan. "A Clinical Study of Obstetrical and Perinatal Outcome In Teenage Pregnancies In Central Referral Hospital (CRH), Gangtok." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 12, no. 6 (June 1, 2021): 56–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v12i6.35071.
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Background: Teenage pregnancy can be defined as pregnancy that occurs after menarche up to the age of 19 years. It is one of the important causes of maternal as well as neonatal morbidity and mortality. There is an increased incidence of preterm deliveries in teenage girls with its associated complications in newborn such as increased incidence of hyaline membrane disease in newborn baby, anaemia of prematurity, neonatal hypoglycaemia, hyperbilirubinemia and need for neonatal intensive care unit admissions.
Aims and Objectives: 1.To assess the quantum of problem of teenage pregnancy. 2. To ascertain the different risk factors associated with teenage pregnancy. 3. To evaluate outcome of pregnancy in teenage mothers. 4. Todetermine the extent and association of teenage pregnancy with poor obstetric outcome.
Materials and Methods: It was a hospital based prospective case control study. All teenage pregnant patients who were admitted during the study period were included in the study and a representative group of equal number of non-teenage pregnant women who were admitted during the study period were included in the study. For statistical purposes p value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.
Results: The most common single complication in teenage pregnancies was found to be preterm deliveries which was seen in 15 (12%) patients followed by fetal distress (10.40%) Pre-Eclampsia (6.40%) and PROM (4.80%). Amongst non-teenage pregnancies the common complications seen were fetal distress (17.60%), PROM (8.80%). The incidence of PPH was found to be high in teenage pregnancies as compared to non-teenage pregnancies. The comparison of the neonates on the basis of incidence of low birth weight (LBW) showed that more LBW babies were born to teenage mother as compared to non-teenage pregnancies and the difference was found to be statistically significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is associated with increased incidence of maternal as well as neonatal complications. In additions to maternal and neonatal complications it also has an immense impact on psychosocial consequences on teenage mothers.
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Sôma, Naoko, Jiyoon Park, Sun-Hee Baek, and Akemi Morita. "Teenage Pregnancy and Its Support System in Korea." International Journal of Public and Private Healthcare Management and Economics 2, no. 4 (October 2012): 14–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijpphme.2012100102.
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze vulnerability of teenage families by focusing on teenage pregnancy and its support system in South Korea, and discuss how they are facing uncertainty and insecurity and which directions in developments of family policy in so-called “family centered welfare state” of Korea. Teenage pregnancy is widely issued in developing and developed countries. Especially in developed countries, the number of teenage mothers has been increasing and their welfare support has been developed. Recent research of teenage pregnancy in developed countries examine that young mothers and fathers tend to have multi-layered problems of welfare, education, and labor-market. In South Korea, which is categorized as “family centered welfare regime”, the number of teenage pregnancy is increasing in the context of very low fertility trend. Most of teenage pregnancy has historically ended with “abortion” or “adoption,” and its issue has had stigma. However, recently the number of teenage mothers who choose their own childcare is increasing. They are facing multi-layered insecurities; insecurities of education (drop out), poverty, labor insecurity, and the insecurities of the development and future of their child. This paper focuses on young family at risk through the lens of teenage pregnancy in “familialism” welfare regime of Korea and considers possible directions in very low fertility society.
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Emanuel-Frith, Mickelle, Cynthia Pitter, and Chinwendu Felicia Agu. "Nursing Students Attitude Towards Teenage Pregnancy." International Journal of Childbirth 10, no. 2 (June 1, 2020): 79–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/ijcbirth-d-19-00017.
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BACKGROUNDTeenage pregnancy is a multifaceted problem which is influenced by numerous issues including individual, family, and community characteristics. Its consequences affect the health, social and economic wellbeing of the teenagers and their children. The attitudes and behaviors of maternal healthcare providers were an essential component of quality as they impacted both positively and negatively on how the clients, their partners, and families observed and experienced maternal healthcare. This study was conducted to determine the general attitudes of student nurses towards teenage pregnancy and also to determine whether socio-demographic characteristics of the student nurses affected their attitude towards teenage pregnancy.METHODA quantitative descriptive, cross-sectional study was done in 2018. A total of 87 randomly selected fourth year student nurses completed a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). The study was approved by our local ethical boards and all ethical considerations were adhered to.RESULTSThe results of the study revealed that majority of the participants (93.1%) were single and attended church (90.8%). The majority of the sample was female (96.6%) between the ages 18–24 years old. The respondents' attitudes towards teen mothers were not affected by their relationship status, their age or gender or church attendance The results further revealed that the nursing students' had a moderately positive attitude towards teenage pregnancy. The only sociodemographic variable that affected attitude was the respondents having a teen mother in the family. The respondents with a teen mother in the family accounted for 29.9%.CONCLUSIONThis study adds to the body of knowledge on the attitudes of nursing students towards teenage pregnancy. The findings support the nursing curriculum that accentuates patient-centered care, reduce bias, and promotes professional values in Jamaica in order to deliver care to this vulnerable group.
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Shaw, Mary E., and Debbie A. Lawlor. "Why we measure teenage pregnancy but do not count teenage mothers?" Critical Public Health 17, no. 4 (December 2007): 311–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09581590701302281.
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Devi, Okram Sarda, Ke Manga Reddy, B. Sree Chaitanya Naga Samyukta, P. Sadvika, and Kalpana Betha. "Prevalence of teenage pregnancy and pregnancy outcome at a rural teaching hospital in India." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 8, no. 2 (January 25, 2019): 613. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190293.
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Background: Teenage pregnancy accounts for 11% of births worldwide and 95% of these occur in low middle income countries. Pregnancy and its complications are leading cause of death among these girls. This study was done to know the prevalence and to determine whether teenage mothers are at risk of adverse pregnancy outcome.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary teaching hospital, India between July 2015 to Dec, 2017. All teenage mothers delivered after 28 weeks of gestation were included. Women with Diabetes mellitus, renal disease, thyroid disorders were excluded. Demographic data, maternal complications like anaemia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth, mode of delivery, low birth weight, NICU admissions, stillbirth and early neonatal death were recorded.Results: In the present study, the prevalence was 7% which is less than that of other studies. Incidence of caesarean-Section in the present study was 31%. Amongst the complications oligohydramnious was found to be significantly associated with teenage pregnancy. NICU admissions were needed for 43% of the cases and 31% were LBW.Conclusions: High NICU admission and high LBW in newborns of teenage mothers were noted in the current study. Hence, there is urgent need to focus on the teenage pregnancy.
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Mohite, RV, P. Ganganhalli, VR Mohite, MB Tondare, and SM Kumbhar. "Obstetric Profile of Primi Teenage and Non-teenage mothers: A comparative study from Maharashtra, India." Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 13, no. 1 (December 24, 2013): 63–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.17432.
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Introduction: Early marriages and teenage pregnancies are important contributing factors for high maternal as well as neo-natal morbidity and mortality.Objectives: To assess the magnitude of obstetric profile of teenage and non-teenage primi mothers and to determine the association among them. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at OB/Gynac clinic Krishna hospital Karad over a period of first quarter of year 2012. 93 eligible teenage primi mothers and equal number of non-teenage primi mothers admitted to Krishna hospital for delivery were enrolled, interviewed and observed for socio-demographic, obstetric outcome and its complications by investigator according to pre- designed structured proforma. Frequency percentage distribution and association was determined by applying tests of significance. Observations: Magnitude of teenage primi pregnancy was 6% during study period and most of them 92.50%, 76.30% and 46.20% were Hindus, housewives and belonged to lower class by religion, occupation and economically with mean age at marriage and delivery was 17.8 yrs and 18.8 yrs respectively. Max. 81.7% teenage primi mothers were anaemic and the percentage of obstetric complications like PIH, Oligohydramnios, PROM, Foetal distress among teenage primi mothers was 24%,8.6%, 1%, and 6.4% which was higher than nonteenage mothers. IUGR, cord prolapse, breech presentation and abruption placenta also reported among teenage primi mothers, however absent among non-teenage mothers. Max 55.9% teenage mothers were delivered before expected date of delivery and proportion of low birth weight baby was also high (39.8%) in teenage mothers than non-teenage mothers. Chance of delivery of male baby also increases as age at marriage increases. Conclusion: Adolescent pregnancy is an issue that calls for more education & support to encourage girls to delay motherhood until they are ready. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.17432 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 13 No. 01 January2014: 63-66
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Tripathi, M., and A. Sherchand. "Outcome of Teenage Pregnancy." Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences 2, no. 2 (September 27, 2014): 11–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i2.11168.
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INTRODUCTION: Teenage pregnancy is coming up as one of the most important social and public health problem all over the world. Teenage pregnancy is a common social phenomenon with public health and medical consequences worldwide. The study was done to compare obstetric and perinatal outcome in teenage and non-teenage pregnancies. METHODS: This is a comparative study. The study duration was from 10th January 2010 to 9th January 2012. All teenage mothers (aged 13-19 completed years at delivery) delivering in the Gandaki Medical College (GMC) hospital, Pokhara were taken as cases (study group). Next 2 consecutive deliveries in the age group of 20-30 year were selected as control for each case. RESULTS: The incidence of complications in teenage primigravida (study group) compared with non-teenage (control group) deliveries were anemia (20% vs 6%), preterm labour (20 % vs 7%), Urinary tract infection(UTI) (8 % vs 4%), pre-eclampsia (4 % vs 2%) and Prelabour Rupture of Membrane(PROM) (10% vs 4%). Similarly, abnormal presentation (6% vs 2%), placenta praevia (4% vs 1%), Fetal distress(FD) (8% vs 3%), Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion(CPD) (6 % vs 2%) and Low Birth Weight(LBW) (24 % vs 9 %)were recorded respectively. In study group, 58% of the patients were delivered vaginally & 24% were delivered by caesarean section, 6% delivered by breech and 12% of patients had instrumental delivery. In non-teenage group, 74% of the patients delivered vaginally & 14% were delivered by caesarean section, 4% delivered by breech and 8% of patient had instrumental delivery.CONCLUSION: Teenage pregnant mothers had high rate of inadequate prenatal care, suffered more from anemia, UTI, & were more likely to deliver preterm and had low birth weight babies. They had high rates of operative and instrumental delivery. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i2.11168 Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2014) Vol.2(2): 11-14
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Heissel, Jennifer A. "Teenage Motherhood and Sibling Outcomes." American Economic Review 107, no. 5 (May 1, 2017): 633–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/aer.p20171130.
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Using annual longitudinal data, I show that all children in families with teen childbearing are on a downward trajectory several years before pregnancy begins. Compared to students on similar trajectories from families without teenage childbearing, siblings of teen mothers have lower test scores, higher high school dropout, and higher juvenile justice system exposure following the birth. The change in test score outcomes occurs after the baby is born, indicating that the child's arrival affects performance, rather than some unobserved occurrence leading to both teen pregnancy and poor outcomes. The test scores for teen mothers drop in the year of pregnancy.
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Nessa, Kamrun, Mossammat Zebunnesa, Nahla Bari, and Adnan Bin Saleh. "Study of Some Sociodemographic Factors in Teenage Pregnancy." Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal 13, no. 3 (November 29, 2014): 21–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v13i3.21017.
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Background: Teen age pregnancy is associated with adverse labour outcome. Analysis of teenage pregnancy shown it was related to a range of social back ground, family and individual factors. Objective: To study the socio demographic factors related to teenage pregnancy and its complications. Methods: A cross sectional observational study was performed over a period of one year (September 2009- August 2010) at the obstetrics department of Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Consecutive six hundred pregnant mothers admitted for delivery that were fulfilled inclusion criteria included in study group. Among them 300 were teen aged (13- 19yrs) belongs to group A and 300 were adult (20-29 yrs) belongs to group B. Socio demographic factors like habitation, religion, family income, education, occupation, contraceptive use, pregnancy plan and antenatal care enquired. Labour complications i.e. prolong or obstructed, fetal distress, mode of delivery, stillbirth, birth weight and birth asphyxia was recorded on a preformed questionnaire and statistical analysis done by using SPSS package for windows version 12. Results: Teenage mother has significant lower mean age at delivery than adults (18.61-+72 vs. 23.87-+ 2.8yrs. P<.001) among teen mothers74% were Muslim, 69% from rural area and slum. 92% were house wife 7.3% service holder and 64.7% had primary education which almost similar as comparison group. Most of the teen mothers from low income group than adult (70% vs.30%).In group A planned pregnancy were (18.7% vs.24.7%) and contraceptive use ( 21.3% vs.72%) which significantly less in comparison to group B. Regular antenatal check up also(10% vs.26%, P<001) less in them. Teen mothers found more anemic (47% vs. 30%). Obstructed labour (14.2% vs. 10.6%) Eclampsia( 3.9% vs.2.1%) and fetal distress (24.2% vs.17.1%) more in A group whereas Prolong labour( 45.5% vs. 55.3%) and Hemorrhage(5.2% vs.14.2%) less in comparison with group B. Caesarean sections and instrumental deliveries significantly higher (59.3% vs.48.7%,) & (6% vs.2.3%) and fetal outcome adverse in teen mothers in comparison to adult mothers. Conclusion: Low socioeconomic condition, limited education, religious and cultural factors all appeared to be related with teenage pregnancy and its adverse outcome.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v13i3.21017
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Bhana, Deevia, Robert Morrell, Tamara Shefer, and Sisa Ngabaza. "South African teachers' responses to teenage pregnancy and teenage mothers in schools." Culture, Health & Sexuality 12, no. 8 (November 2010): 871–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2010.500398.
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Nepal, Samata, Alok Atreya, and Tanuj Kanchan. "Teenage Pregnancies in Nepal – The Problem Status and Socio-Legal Concerns." Journal of Nepal Medical Association 56, no. 211 (June 30, 2018): 678–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.31729/jnma.3571.
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Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is an issue that needs to be addressed for a better health of the women and the society. The present analysis is undertaken to find out the incidence of teenage mothers who have had hospital delivery and focuses upon the various reasons for teenage pregnancy with a brief discussion upon the associated medicolegal and social aspects.
Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in a tertiary hospital in western region of Nepal. The delivery case register were reviewed for teenage pregnancies and the relevant data was captured in a data sheet and analysed.
Results: During the study period, a total of sixty-nine teenage pregnancies culminated into delivery/ childbirth. The mean age of teenage mother was 18.16±0.99 years. Majority of the teenage mothers had not completed their secondary education and were of low socioeconomic strata. Mode of delivery was caesarean section in thirty four cases, whereas vaginal delivery was conducted in thirty five cases. Live births accounted for 67 deliveries, a still birth case was of anencephalic foetus while the other one was a preterm which was spontaneously delivered at the 23rd weeks of gestation.
Conclusions: Education and awareness in the form of campaign, advertisements, road shows, television or radio programmes are suggested for a decline in the rate of teenage marriages and teenage pregnancies in Nepal in the days to come.
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Kayastha, S., and A. Pradhan. "Obstetric Outcome of Teenage Pregnancy." Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 7, no. 2 (September 21, 2014): 29–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v7i2.11139.
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Aims: To assess the prevalence of teenage pregnancies and to compare the obstetric performance of teenage pregnant woman with that of adult pregnant woman. Methods: A prospective study was conducted in Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital from August, 2010 to February, 2012 (one and half year duration). All the teenage pregnancies were included and outcomes were compared with adult (20-24 years) pregnancies, selected randomly who had delivered during the same period of time. The patient characteristics (age, gravidity, parity, gestation age) and obstetric outcome (medical and obstetrical complications, mode of delivery, complications during delivery, fetal outcome, birth weight) were compared between the two groups. Statistical analysis was preformed using PHSTATZ and Z test for proportion. Results: There were total 2708 deliveries during the study period, out of which teenage pregnancy was 264 (9.7%). There were 69(26.1%0) teenage mothers of age 16 to 17 years and 195(73.9%) of age group 18 to 19 years. As expected, maximum patients in the test group i.e. teenagers were primigravida as compared to control group. (90.1% vs. 68.5%). As for mode of delivery, normal delivery in test and control was 82.9% vs 81.1% (p=0.56) and rate of cesarean delivery was similar 10.2% and 10.7%, (p=0.84) in both the groups. The incidence of instrumental delivery was more in control group although it was not statistically significant( 0.7% vs 2.2%, p=0.16). Preterm delivery was 3.0% in teenage as compared to control which is 2.2%. The percentage of intrauterine fetal death was 0.7% vs 0% in test and control group (p=0.15). Proportion of low birth weight babies in test and control group was 7.2% vs 5.9% (p=0.55). Similarly pregnancy related complications were also compared in teenage and control groups. It was found that postpartum hemorrhage occurred more in teenage pregnancy 1.8% vs 0.7% (p=0.84) but statistically not significant. Incidence of hypertensive disorders was 6.4% and 5.6% (p=0.66) in test and control group. Proportion of babies with intrauterine growth restriction was 3.0% in test and 1.1% (p=0.009) in control, the only parameter that is statistically significant. Fetal congenital anomaly was 0.7% vs 0.4% (p=0.54) Conclusions: Teenage pregnancy can have an equally good outcome if we give good obstetric care and encourage institutional delivery. DOI: http://www.dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v7i2.11139 Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Vol 7 / No. 2 / Issue 14 / July-Dec, 2012 / 29-32
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Dutta, Indranil, Nidhi Jha, and Dilip Kumar Dutta. "Teenage pregnancy – A Socio-demographic study at a Rural Medical College Hospital in Southern India." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 5, no. 4 (May 15, 2014): 29–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i4.9970.
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Aim: This study is aimed to analyze the socio-demographic factors of teenage pregnancy compared to adult pregnancies. Method: A Hospital based prospective study of all teenage pregnant females admitted to Rural Medical College Hospital in Karnataka. Data was collected by detailed history taking and following up the patient from admission till delivery by using a proforma devised for the study. For each teenage two simultaneous adults primigravidas were studied. Result: Most of teenage mothers (53.5%) haven’t had primary education itself compared to 8.1% in adults. In the present study, majority of the population 47.5% in teenage and 72.5% in adults belonged to middle socioeconomic class (upper and lower) and 43.75% of teenage belong to low socioeconomic class compared to 15% of adults. In my study 98% of the population belonged to rural area. 61.25% of teenage mothers were booked. In present study the TT Immunization was adequate for both the groups. Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is still a huge problem in India mainly related to early menarche, early age at marriage, low education, unemployment, joint family structure, lack of antenatal care. The problem of teenage pregnancy cannot be removed instead focus can be diverted towards reducing chances of early pregnancy which can be difficult for a teenage girl. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i4.9970 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2014 Vol.5(4); 29-33
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Tomar, Sonam, KavithaMole PJ, and NV Munninarayanappa. "ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENT MOTHERS REGARDING TEENAGE PREGNANCY." International Journal of Advanced Research 5, no. 5 (May 31, 2017): 1889–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/4325.
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Ara, Rumi Farhad, and Jahangir Alam. "Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Teenage Pregnancy: Experience of 50 Cases of Bangladesh." Journal of Science Foundation 16, no. 1 (September 13, 2018): 3–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsf.v16i1.38172.
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Background: Teenage pregnancy is a huge problem in developed as well as developing countries.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of teenage pregnant mother.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from April to July 1999 for a period of four (4) months. The teenager mothers with the age group of 11 to 19 years who were admitted in the study period was selected as study population. At the time of entry, all relevant parameters like religion, residence, occupation, education and monthly income were recorded in a predesigned data sheet.Result: A total number of 50 teenager mothers were recruited for this study. Majority of the study population were Muslim which was 45(90.0%) cases followed by Hindu which was 3(6.0%) cases. Maximum were non-city dweller which was 26(52.0%) cases followed by city and slum dwellers which were 16(32.0%) cases and 8(16.0%) cases respectively. Majority of the study were housewife which was 49(98.0%) cases. Monthly income was less than 3000 taka in 29(58.0%) cases. Majority of the study population were completed the primary education level which was 26(52.0%) cases. Married was found in 49(98.0%) cases.Conclusion: In conclusion Muslim non-city dwellers housewife were the most common group of teenager motherJournal of Science Foundation 2018;16(1):3-7
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Paladugu, Radha Kumari, Pavan Chand Donipudi, Divya Chimata, and Manasa Jasti. "Adolescent pregnancy and its outcomes: a cross-sectional study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 5, no. 10 (September 24, 2018): 4408. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183984.
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Background: Teenage or adolescent pregnancy is a major public health problem worldwide. Studies show that teenage mothers are more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications and maternal death compared to adult mothers. Hence, this study was conducted to study the socio-demographic profile and the maternal and fetal outcomes associated with teenage pregnancy and compare it with those of mothers aged 20-30 years.Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in Government General Hospital, Guntur from April 2016 to October 2016. 50 adolescent mothers aged <19 years and 50 mothers aged 20-30 years were respectively selected as cases and controls. Data on socio-demographic profile, obstetric complications and fetal outcome was collected using a pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire by face-to-face interview. Data was analysed by entering it in MS Excel worksheet.Results: Mean age was 18.2 years in adolescent mothers and 23.2 years in controls. Mean age at marriage was 17.3 years in adolescent mothers and 19.9 years in adults. Among teenage mothers 48% were Hindus, 72% upper lower socio-economic class, 88% from rural areas, 32% illiterates, 72% housewives and 32% had consanguineous marriages. Prevalence of under-nutrition (36% vs 14%, p<0.05), PROM (20% vs 4%, p<0.05), PPH (20% vs 4%, p<0.05) was significantly higher in adolescent mothers compared to adults. Prevalence of PIH was significantly lower in adolescent mothers compared to adults (8% vs 28%, p<0.05).Conclusions: Complications like maternal under-nutrition, PROM, PPH, preterm delivery and low birth weight babies were higher in teenage mothers compared to adult mothers. PIH was higher in adult mothers compared to adolescent mothers.
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Lawton, Beverley, Charrissa Makowharemahihi, Fiona Cram, Bridget Robson, and Tina Ngata. "Pounamu: E Hine: access to contraception for indigenous Mãori teenage mothers." Journal of Primary Health Care 8, no. 1 (2016): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc15021.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Timely and equitable access to contraception enables teenage mothers to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to contraception for Māori teenagers who become mothers. METHODS ‘E Hine’ is a longitudinal qualitative Kaupapa Māori (by Māori for Māori) study involving Māori women (aged 14–19 years), following them through pregnancy (n = 44) and the birth of their babies until their babies’ first birthdays (n = 41). This analysis focusses on contraception access pre-and post-pregnancy. FINDINGS Pre-pregnancy most participants accessed contraception or advice. Contraception use was compromised by a lack of information, negative side effects, and limited follow up. All reported their subsequent pregnancies as unplanned. Participants gave considerable thought to post-pregnancy contraception. Despite this many experienced clinical and service delays, financial barriers, and negative contraceptive side effects. There was little focus on contraception initiation and a lack of integrated care between midwives and other primary care services, leaving many participants without timely effective contraception. The system worked well when there was a contraception plan that included navigation, free access, and provision of contraception. CONCLUSION The majority of participants actively sought contraception pre- and post-conception. Despite a publicly funded system, a lack of health sector integration resulted in multiple missed opportunities to meet the needs of these teenagers for effective contraception. Health service funding formulas should define the goal as initiation of contraception rather than advice and provide funding to improve timely access to long acting reversible contraception. KEYWORDS Indigenous teenage pregnancy; contraception; barriers to contraception; Māori mothers
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Salvador, Jordan Tovera, Ben Ryan Jucay Sauce, Marc Oneel Castillo Alvarez, and Ahrjaynes Balanag Rosario. "The Phenomenon of Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 12, no. 32 (November 30, 2016): 173. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n32p173.
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Teenage Pregnancy had been a worldwide issue, and has raised large numbers of campaigns and awareness to lessen its occurrence. The total number of this phenomenon is increasing each year. Philippines is one of the Asian countries which shares similar situation. In a study conducted by the National Demographic and Health Survey in 2013, one out of every young Filipino women age 15 to 19 is already a mother or pregnant with a first child. Therefore, the government in partnership with the different nongovernment agencies should exert efforts in resolving this issue. Teenage Pregnancies are often associated with social development issues such as lack of sufficient education and poverty. This often results to single parenthood which catalyzes conditions that renders the mothers to become irresponsible. Hence, it conveys a social stigma in various countries and cultures. This study would like to focus on exploring the lived experiences of Filipino teenage mothers in their pre and post-natal stage on how they prepare and accept their new roles as mothers. The gathered data from the methods were analyzed and interpreted according to qualitative content analysis. As a result, this generated emergent themes which depicted the experiences of the participants.
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Ellis-Sloan, Kyla. "Teenage Mothers, Stigma and Their ‘Presentations of Self’." Sociological Research Online 19, no. 1 (February 2014): 16–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.5153/sro.3269.
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This article contributes to research that seeks to understand experiences of teenage motherhood. Specifically, it focuses on the stigma attached to teenage pregnancy and parenting. Negative stereotypes continue to dominate understandings of teenage pregnancy. Despite research to the contrary, teenage mothering is popularly linked to welfare dependency, promiscuity and irresponsibility. As a result, young mothers report experiences of stigma and discrimination. This paper builds on evidence of such experiences by using first-hand qualitative accounts of young parents to attempt to understand how young mothers cope with a stigmatising identity. Drawing on the work of Erving Goffman (1963 ,1967,1969), this paper describes how young mothers monitor the presentation of self in order to deflect judgment and blame. The evidence demonstrates that stigma is still an important and influential part of the experience of young motherhood.
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Konduru, Anuradha, Anil Kumar Bathula, R. Nageswara Rao, and N. Prabhavathi. "A study on clinico social impact of teenage pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 8, no. 9 (August 26, 2019): 3694. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20193800.
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Background: In India, teenage pregnancy is an important public-health problem, although the national policy of the Government of India advocates the minimum legal age of marriage for girls to be 18 years. Data of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-3 revealed that 16% of women, aged 15-19 years, have already started childbearing. Teenage pregnancies represent a high-risk group in reproductive terms because of the double burden of reproduction and growth. Complications of pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of mortality among girls aged 15-19 years in developing countries. Aim and objective of the study was to study the prevalence of teenage pregnancies and to study the clinic social impact of teenage pregnancies.Methods: The observational cross-sectional study was conducted in Government General Hospital, Guntur in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology over three Months from August to October 2018. All pregnant women coming to either OPD or directly to the labour room were included in the study group. History was taken and examination was done.Results: Among the 709 deliveries in the institute, 138 are teenage pregnancies contributing to 19.4%. Prevalence of anaemia in teenage mothers is as high as 63.7%, pregnancy induced hypertension contributing to 26.8% and abortions 9.4%. The neonatal outcome is poor in teenage mothers, low birth weight 20.2% contributing to the main morbidity.Conclusions: Teenage pregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of preeclampsia, eclampsia, preterm delivery, increased incidence of instrumental deliveries and lower segment caesarean sections due to cephalopelvic disproportion, neonatal complications, increased neonatal morbidity and mortality mainly due to low birth weight was noted in babies delivered to teenage mothers.
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Simbolon, Demsa, Jumiyati Jumiyati, Lisma Ningsih, and Frensi Riastuti. "Is there a Relationship Between Pregnant Women’s Characteristics and Stunting Incidence In Indonesia?" Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat 16, no. 3 (March 17, 2021): 331–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/kemas.v16i3.23550.
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Teenage pregnancy has an impact on the outcomes. Teenage pregnancy is at risk of adverse health, an increased risk of domestic violence, poor nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health problems, lower levels of education, and higher levels of poverty compared to women who postpone marriage age. The study aims to determine the relationship between marriage and Adolescent pregnancy with the incidence of stunting in children under five years in Indoneasia. The study used a cross-sectional approach from 2014 IFLS (Indonesian Family Life Survey) data. The bivariate analysis used the Chi-Square Test when the multivariate analysis used logistic regression. The results found the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia in 2014 was 36.6%. The stunting prevalence is higher in toddlers of married mothers of adolescents (42.4%) compared to mothers of married mature (35%). The stunting prevalence was also higher in children under five years from adolescent pregnant women (44.4%) compared to mothers who were of sufficient age (35.6%). Teenage pregnancy is associated with the incidence of stunting. A married teenage woman is 1.2 times at risk, and a woman who is less than 20 years pregnant is 1.3 times at risk of having a stunting toddler. Teenage pregnancy increases the prevalence of stunting. Cross-sectoral integrated interventioans are needed to prevent adolescent pregnancy. It is required to decrease the prevalence of stunting. The various risks that occur in teenage pregnancy are the basis for the importance of pregnancy prevention efforts in this age group by involving the related sectors.
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Kassanga, Ezekiel, and Chrispina Lekule. "Effectiveness of Non-Governmental Organisations’ Activities in Basic Education in Supporting School Dropped Out Girls in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania." East African Journal of Education Studies 3, no. 1 (February 4, 2021): 14–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.37284/eajes.3.1.269.
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This study examined NGOs' effectiveness in supporting teenage mothers who dropped out of schools due to pregnancy to accomplish basic education out of the public school system in Tanzania using Shinyanga region as a case study. The study employed a mixed approach whereby the study population included 10 NGOs, 20 teenage mothers who are supported by NGOs and 20 parents/guardians of the supported teenage mothers. For the purpose of investigation; interviews, questionnaires and documents review were used as instruments. The results of this study indicated that most of the NGOs activities’ such as sensitisation, sponsorship, provision of learning materials and running of learning centres, among others are generally ineffective in enabling the ever-increasing teenage mothers to accomplish basic education out of public school system. Its consequence is the fact that most teenage mothers are left under the plight of ignorance. Thus, recommendations are made for the government, NGOs, parents and community members to admit the fact that pregnancy among school girls is not a crime against morality but a tragedy for girls hence deliberate remedies should be done for enabling them to access basic education after delivery because educating a girl is to educate the nation.
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Thikra N Abdulla and Weqar Akram. "Teenage pregnancy. Prevalence and adverse outcomes in Baghdad city." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, no. 3 (July 6, 2020): 2928–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11i3.2377.
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Pregnancy at an early age of life is a major challenge. The consequences of this problem have an impact on the quality of life of the young mother and her family, and determines an important risk for her offspring. The son of a teenage mother has, in general, greater risks than that of a mother of more than 20 years. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and outcome of teenage pregnancy. A descriptive data base study was conducted at Al-Elwia Maternity Teaching hospital in the period from January 1, 2019 to the end of June 2019 within the age between 12 and 19 years old. The mean age of the mother was 17.4 ±1.5 years. The mean age of the father was 23.9 ± 5.7 years with (69.5%) with Vaginal delivery and most of the teenage pregnant women were primigravidas (80.3%) and major group of birth weight neonate was in between 2500-4000 gm. Aanemia was the most common complication (55.8%) then pregnancy induced hypertension PIH (18.3%).The admission of the neonate to the neonatal intensive care unit (40.0%) are higher than other complications. In conclusion, Prevalence of teenage pregnancy was (21.9%), with high complications for mothers and neonate.
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Nepak, Arabinda, Surendra Nath Soren, and Ashish Kumar Karjee. "Maternal and neonatal outcomes in teenage pregnancy: an observational study from Odisha." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 10, no. 3 (February 24, 2021): 889. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20210470.
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Background: With changing socio-demographic landscape of India, teenage pregnancy has become an important public health issue. The present study was conducted to assess the incidence of teenage pregnancy in Berhampur, Odisha and various maternal and neonatal outcomes of these pregnancies.Methods: This observational study was conducted on 564 antenatal mothers aged 16 to 19 years, who from October 2018 to September 2020. Demographic information of the mothers was noted. Maternal complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period were noted. Neonatal outcomes, mode of delivery, complications and need for intensive care unit admission was noted. The data collected was described in tabulated form.Results: The incidence of teenage pregnancy at our centre was 4%. Of the 564 teenage pregnancies, 214 were anaemic, pregnancy induced hypertension in 74 and 129 had preterm labour. The caesarean section rate was performed in 51.9%, and the most common indications for caesarean section were fetal distress and cephalopelvic disproportion. Of the 553 live births, 1.04% of them weighed <1.5 kg, 29.16% weighed 1.5 till 2.5 kg, 65.5% weighed between 2.5 to 3.5 kg and 5.2% weighed >3.5 kg. NICU admission was required for 26.9% of the neonates and the most common complication was neonatal jaundice, which was observed in 14.3%.Conclusions: Teenage pregnancies represent a high-risk. The present study demonstrated the various maternal as well as neonatal complications in teenage pregnancies. Those who experience teenage pregnancy should be given extra attention and care.
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Leerlooijer, Joanne N., Gerjo Kok, Joseph Weyusya, Arjan E. R. Bos, Robert A. C. Ruiter, Liesbeth E. Rijsdijk, Nathan Nshakira, and Leona K. Bartholomew. "Applying Intervention Mapping to develop a community-based intervention aimed at improved psychological and social well-being of unmarried teenage mothers in Uganda." Health Education Research 29, no. 4 (May 11, 2014): 598–610. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyu020.
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Abstract Out-of-wedlock pregnancy among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa is a major concern, because of its association with health, social, psychological, economic and demographic factors. This article describes the development of the Teenage Mothers Project, a community-based intervention to improve psychological and social well-being of unmarried teenage mothers in rural Uganda. We used Intervention Mapping (IM) for systematically developing a theory and evidence-based comprehensive health promotion programme. A planning group consisting of community leaders, teenage mothers, staff of a community-based organization and a health promotion professional was involved in the six steps of IM: needs assessment, programme objectives, methods and applications, intervention design, planning for adoption and implementation and planning for evaluation. The programme includes five intervention components: community awareness raising, teenage mother support groups, formal education and income generation, counselling, and advocacy. The intervention components are based on a variety of theoretical methods, including entertainment education, persuasive communication, mobilization of social networks and social action. In conclusion, IM facilitated the planning group to structure the iterative, bottom-up, participatory design of the project in a real-life setting and to use evidence and theory. The article provides suggestions for the planning of support interventions for unmarried teenage mothers.
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Vaz, Raquel Ferreira, Denise Leite Maia Monteiro, and Nádia Cristina Pinheiro Rodrigues. "Trends of teenage pregnancy in Brazil, 2000-2011." Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 62, no. 4 (July 2016): 330–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.62.04.330.
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Summary Objective: To evaluate the frequency of teenage pregnancy in Brazil, from 2000 to 2011, in all five Brazilian macroregions and age groups (10-14 and 15-19 years), correlating it with the human development index (HDI). Method: Descriptive epidemiological study, with cross-sectional design, performed by searching the database of the National Health System (Datasus), using information from the Information System (Sinasc). Results: There was a decrease in the percentage of live births (LB) from teenage mothers (10-19 years) in Brazil (23.5 % in 2000 to 19.2 % in 2011). This reduction was observed in all Brazilian macroregions in the group of mothers aged 15 to 19 years. The number of LB increased by 5.0% among mothers aged 10-14 years (increase in the North and Northeast and decline in the other macroregions). The proportion of LB shows an inversely proportional trend to HDI score, with the Southeast having the highest HDI and the lowest proportion of LB to teenage mothers in the country. Conclusion: Brazil shows a decline in the percentage of LB to adolescent mothers, tending to be inversely related to HDI score. It is important to empower strategies to address the problem, so that teenage pregnancy is seen as a personal decision rather than the result of a lack of policies targeting adolescent health.
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Mukuna, Kananga Robert. "An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Basotho Teenage Mothers’ Experiences in Early Motherhood at a Rural School." Journal of Educational and Social Research 11, no. 3 (May 10, 2021): 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0059.
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This study explored Basotho teenage mothers' experiences in early motherhood at a rural school in a district in South Africa. The interpretative phenomenological qualitative approach and the contextual and phenomenological study designs were used in this study. Five participants (N=5) were purposively selected. Semi-structured interviews were employed as a tool for data collection. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the data. The findings demonstrated that Basotho teenage mothers experience insufficient support from the family and the school management team. They are expelled from the school during their pregnancy and only allowed to return to school after giving birth. They also lack support from their teenage husbands. Thus, Basotho teenage mothers are stigmatised, discriminated against, and lack support from their teenage husbands, peers, and the community during their early motherhood. The study recommended that the School-Based Support Team (SBST) should train teachers on the best support mechanisms for teenage mothers.
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Polit, D. F., and J. R. Kahn. "Early subsequent pregnancy among economically disadvantaged teenage mothers." American Journal of Public Health 76, no. 2 (February 1986): 167–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/ajph.76.2.167.
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Kelly, A. W., S. Al-Bassam, and J. Kevany. "Teenage mothers: Pregnancy performance and new-born status." Irish Journal of Medical Science 154, no. 10 (October 1985): 390–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf02937188.
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Sham, Fatimah, Afiqah Ismail, Tuan Nor Ashikin Tuan Him, and Salmi Razali. "View and Experiences of Unwanted Pregnancy Among Malays Teenage Mother." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 6, SI4 (July 31, 2021): 27–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6isi4.2897.
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Ex-nuptial pregnancy among teenagers in Malaysia associates with negative consequences. However, perspective from them is lacking. To explore their experiences and perspective in addressing this phenomenon. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with informed consent among 10 young women who experienced becoming unwed mothers during adolescents. Data were encoded and analyse using Qualitative Data Analysis Miner Program and interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four themes emerged; sexual activity trajectory, motherhood struggles to them, formula of resilience teenage mothers and life after misery. Perspectives from them are vital. Great support strategies could assist them for a better life. Keywords: teenage, motherhood, pregnant, sexuality, Malaysia eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2896