Socioeconomic risk factors and obstetric outcomes of adolescent pregnancies in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent pregnancy remains a pressing concern in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, with birth rates of 51 and 43 per 1000 girls. Teenage mothers face a heightened risk of complications and mortality, while their newborns are more likely to experience challenges such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and poor Apgar scores. In Vietnam, however, evidence on this issue remains limited.

Objective

Our research aims to examine the socioeconomic characteristics and outcomes of adolescent pregnancy in Vietnam.

Study design

We conducted a cross-sectional study recruiting pregnant women aged 10 to 19 hospitalized for delivery at Can Tho Gynecology Obstetrics Hospital from September 1st, 2022, to March 31, 2024. For reference, we established a cohort of pregnant wome

SUBMITTER: Lam TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11994393 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature