Article detail · 2017
Adolescent pregnancies: complications, birth outcomes and the possible solutions
- Year
- 2017
- ISSN
0017-0011- Type
- article
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Abstract
English (OpenAlex)
OBJECTIVES: In this study we aim to evaluate antenatal, perinatal and postnatal outcomes and complications of adolescent pregnancies, as well as to discuss the social and psychological consequences of these pregnancies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We compare a total of 243 pregnant women at age 14-18 years to a vast control group at age 19-36 who all delivered at Bursa Yüksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital between years 2005-2014. RESULTS: Antenatal care (folic acid supplementation, pre-conception counseling) was significantly higher in adolescent pregnancy group. Unplanned pregnancy rate was significantly higher in in study group (p < 0.001). Preterm delivery (before 37th week) ratio was statistically higher in pregnancy complications. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent pregnancy is a social entity which should be regulated and prevented by legal measures. Planned pregnancies should be promoted and the public should be educated and informed about the Hazards of adolescent pregnancies. Press institutions, public broadcasting services support the efforts to decrease adolescent pregnancies.
Topics
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Primary topic Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health