A comparison of neonatal outcomes between adolescent and adult mothers in developed countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Evidence suggests that adolescent pregnancies are at increased risk of adverse neonatal outcomes compared to adult pregnancies; however, there are significant inconsistencies in the literature, particularly in studies conducted in developed countries. The objective of this study therefore is to systematically review the current literature with regard to the relationship between adolescent pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. A literature search was conducted in eight electronic databases (AMED, ASSIA, Child Development and Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Health Source: Nursing, Maternity and Infant Care, MEDLINE and Scopus. The reference lists of included studies were also hand searched. Studies were included if: they were conducted in countries with very high human development a

SUBMITTER: Marvin-Dowle K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7152816 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature