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- The study evaluates outcomes of adolescent pregnancies compared to older mothers, focusing on antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal complications, alongside social and psychological effects.
- A comparison was made between 243 pregnant adolescents (ages 14-18) and a control group of women ages 19-36 who gave birth at the same hospital from 2005 to 2014.
- Results show higher antenatal care in adolescents, but also a greater rate of unplanned pregnancies and preterm deliveries, highlighting the need for legal regulation and public education to reduce adolescent pregnancies.
Article Abstract
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.
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