The study aimed to analyze the types of violence experienced by pregnant teenagers at the Instituto Nacional Materno Perinatal in Lima, Peru, focusing on various forms such as verbal, physical, direct aggression, and sexual violence.
Conducted from January to March 2010, the research included 292 teenage mothers, with notable findings: the majority experienced some form of violence, and nearly all reported unintended pregnancies.
The results indicate that violence is prevalent among pregnant teenagers, highlighting a serious public health issue that requires attention and intervention.