Publications by authors named "Ana C Padron-Martinez"
Prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs consumption during teenage pregnancy: an observational, prospective, and cross-sectional study.
Angela L Ruiz-Barreto Melissa T Alanís-Rodríguez Dante I Terrones-Martínez Ana C Padrón-Martínez Víctor Arízaga-Ballesteros
Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex
December 2023
Background: Teenage pregnancy is a significant public health issue in Mexico; its prevalence oscillates around 20% of all pregnancies. Concurrently, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use have become more common in this age group.
Methods: To estimate the prevalence of substance exposure in a population of pregnant teenagers, we conducted a prospective, observational, and cross-sectional study.