Publications by authors named "A Priyadharshani"
J Family Med Prim Care
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Each year, around 21 million girls aged 15-19 in developing regions face pregnancy, leading to serious health and economic challenges.
- - A study in Bhubaneswar's Community Health Centre aimed to identify risk factors for teenage pregnancy, revealing that lower education, minority caste, having many siblings, and poor communication about sexual issues significantly increase the risk.
- - Awareness of contraceptive methods was notably lower among pregnant teenagers compared to controls, highlighting a need for better education and communication regarding sexual health and reproductive rights.
