Adverse maternal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy in Northwest Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent pregnancy is considered a major contributor to maternal and child morbidity and mortality, the greatest concern of developing countries and an important public health issue globally. Adolescents are responsible for eleven percent of births worldwide and they face several pregnancy and childbirth related complications. However, in low-income countries like Ethiopia, there are limited researches conducted to investigate outcomes of adolescent pregnancy. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the adverse maternal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy in Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted in 12 health facilities from seven districts in East Gojjam zone, Northwest Ethiopia. A total of 418 adolescents (15-19 years old) and

SUBMITTER: Kassa GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8457495 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature