Characteristics of the Mother and Child in Teenage Pregnancy

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-74
Author(s):  
S. M. Gam ◽  
A. S. Petzold ◽  
Irwin R. Merkatz
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Mother And Child

Black Teenage Fathers: What Happens When the Child Is Born?

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Frederick P. Rivara ◽  
Patrick J. Sweeney ◽  
Brady F. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Delivery Room ◽  
Teenage Parents ◽  
Frequency Of Contact ◽  
Daily Contact ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Teenage Fathers ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
First Interview

This study explored the changes in the lives of teenage fathers, from prenatally to 9 and 18 months postpartum, and compared them to a group of nonfather peers. At 18 months postpartum, more fathers were heads of households and fewer were still in school, although there were no differences in employment status. Although only 7.5% of the teenage parents were married, 37% lived together or had daily contact; only three had contact less often than weekly. In the 18 months since the first interview, there was a decrease in contact in 34%, an increase in contact in 19%, and no change in the frequency of contact in 46%. Two thirds of teenage fathers stayed with the mother during labor and 25% were in the delivery room. Only one father had no contact with his child 18 months later; 12% lived with the child and 25% saw the child daily. The most common reasons for not living with the child were that the baby was too young, finances, and problems in the relationship with the woman. This study demonstrates that the fathers appeared to suffer few adverse consequences of teenage pregnancy. However, the majority of fathers continued to be involved in the lives of the mother and child, and we believe they should be included in programs for teenage parents and their children.

scholarly journals Adolescent Mother and Child Abuse

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 01-03
Author(s):  
Miguel Oliveros Donohue
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Adolescent Mother ◽  
Fetal Life ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
The World ◽  
Mother And Child

Adolescence is the process that occurs after childhood and before adulthood (15-19) years. Teenage pregnancy is adverse for the mother and her child including low birth weight and high perinatal mortality. Complications between pregnancy and childbirth are the second leading cause of death among girls between the ages of 15 and 19 in the world. Violence against a pregnant woman by her partner is frequent. Adolescent mothers are among the greatest abusers of their children, and abuse can start from fetal life. They are also involved in the death of their newborns. Educational and community empowerment with a family response to educational proposals includes the issue of masculinity and the role of adolescents caring for their children, as well as examining the families' pleasure in the prevention and response to pregnancy.

scholarly journals Awareness on Consequences of Teenage Pregnancy among Adolescent at Ampipal VDC, Gorkha

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Sushila Devi Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Population

Background: Teenage pregnancy is significant medical and social problem in many parts of the world. Complication of the child birth and unsafe abortion are among the main causes of death for women under 20. Early teenage pregnancy can cause severe health problems for both the mother and child. Moreover, an early start to childbearing greatly reduces women’s educational and employment opportunities and is associated with higher levels of fertility.The objective of the study was to assess awareness on consequences of teenage pregnancy among adolescent of Ampipal VDC.Methods: Cross sectional descriptive study was used as research design. Interview questionnaire tool was used as an instrument for data collection. Systematic analysis of 100 respondents of Ampipal VDC was done and chi square test and awareness regarding consequences of teenage pregnancy of study population was examined using the SPSS (16.0).Results: The study revealed that more than half (74%) had adequate knowledge on consequences of teenage pregnancy to mother and baby with mean score 12.34. More than of respondents (86%) had adequate knowledge on cause of teenage pregnancy with mean score 6.38.Conclusion: The study concluded that half of respondent (74%) had adequate knowledge on consequences of teenage pregnancy. There was statistical significance between educational level and knowledge on consequences of adolescent pregnancy whereas there was no association between knowledge and other socio demographic variables (ethnicity, family structure and occupation).Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol.1(1) 2014: 10-17

scholarly journals PREVALENCIA Y FACTORES DE RIESGO EN EMBARAZOS DE ADOLESCENTES ATENDIDAS EN LOS HOSPITALES DEL MINISTERIO DE SALUD PÚBLICA. SANTA ELENA. 2014.

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Doris Marcela Castillo Tomalá ◽  
María Dolores Suárez Villao
Keyword(s):  
Teen Pregnancy ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Factores De Riesgo ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancies ◽  
Drug And Alcohol ◽  
Santa Elena

El embarazo en adolescentes evidencia profundas implicaciones sociales y trae consigo serios riesgos para la salud y la vida, tanto de la madre como del niño. El objetivo fue determinar la prevalencia y factores de riesgo en embarazos en adolescencia en la provincia de Santa Elena, mediante un análisis retrospectivo, descriptivo, no experimental, utilizando información obtenida de 1919 historias clínicas del Sistema Informático del adolescente (SIA) de los 4 hospitales del Ministerio de Salud Pública (MSP), desde Enero del 2010 a Diciembre del 2011. Los resultados revelados acerca de la prevalencia de embarazos en adolescentes, en el año 2010 fue 14%, en comparación al año 2011 en que se reportó un 11%; también se evidenció que el 52,6% fueron adolescentes tardíos y el 43% están solteras, la mayoría nacieron en el cantón La Libertad, el 5,1% trabajan. En los antecedentes personales, expresan que existe violencia intrafamiliar, el 1,0% indican que han sufrido algún tipo de maltrato, existiendo problemas de alcohol y drogas en el hogar. Dentro de los hábitos, los adolescentes que tomaron alcohol y fumaron tabaco lo hicieron a los 16 años, en la conducta sexual encontramos que el 11% tuvieron relaciones sexuales en la adolescencia temprana, el 2,3% declaran que fue en forma involuntaria, el 1,3% de las adolescentes sexualmente activas han adquirido alguna ITS, asimismo el 3,6% expresan haber abortado una vez. Palabras clave: Adolescente, prevalencia, embarazo, salud sexual, aborto, riesgo ABSTRACT Teen pregnancy evidence profound social implications and brings serious risks to health and life of both mother and child. The objective was to determine the prevalence and risk factors in adolescent pregnancies in the province of Santa Elena, through a retrospective, descriptive, not experimental analysis, using information obtained from medical records of 1919 adolescent Information System (SIA) of the 4 hospitals the Ministry of Public Health, from January 2010 to December 2011. The results revealed about the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in 2010 was 14%, compared to 2011 when 11% was reported; also it showed that 52.6% were late teens and 43% are single, most born in La Libertad, 5.1% work. In the personal history, state that domestic violence exists, 1.0% reported having experienced some form of abuse, having drug and alcohol problems in the home. Within habits, teens who drank alcohol and smoked snuff did at age 16, in sexual behavior found that 11% had sex in early adolescence, 2.3% said it was involuntarily, the 1.3% of sexually active teenagers have acquired an STI, 3.6% also expressed aborting once. Keywords: Teenager, prevalence, pregnancy, sexual health, abortion, risk Recibido: abril 2015Aprobado: abril 2015

Factores relacionados con el embarazo en adolescentes en Panamá [Factors related with teenage pregnancy in Panama]

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fermina Chamorro Mojica ◽  
Faride Rodriguez Díaz ◽  
Ruth De León Richardson ◽  
Selvis Stocel
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
The Relationship

Resumen<br />Introducción. Los embarazos en la adolescencia constituyen un riesgo para la madre y el niño, con consecuencias sociales y económicas. Objetivos. Estimar la prevalencia e identificar factores relacionados con el embarazo en adolescentes en Panamá. Método. Con datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva 2014-2015 se realizó un análisis en entrevistadas de 15 a 19 años (N=821). Se obtuvo la proporción de adolescentes con hijos o embarazadas. La relación del embarazo en adolescentes con factores demográficos, socioeconómicos y de comportamiento se probó mediante análisis de regresión logística multivariada. Resultados. El 25.8% (IC95%: 19.2-33.8) de las adolescentes en esta muestra reportó ser madre o estar embarazada al momento de la entrevista. Se encontró que las oportunidades relativas ajustadas (ORa) de embarazo eran mayores en adolescentes que se casaron o unieron con menos de 18 años (ORa = 5.87; IC95%: 3.08-11.19), y que se ocupaban de las labores del hogar o participaban en el mercado laboral informal o formal (ORa= 3.61; IC95%: 1.52-8.58). Además, se observó que con el aumento de la edad aumentan las oportunidades relativas del embarazo en adolescentes (ORa = 2.05; IC95%: 1.59-2.64). Conclusiones. El matrimonio infantil, la ocupación y la edad son factores relacionados con el embarazo en adolescente. Estos resultados resaltan aspectos de este problema complejo a tratar mediante intervenciones de políticas públicas que busquen posponer el inicio de la vida conyugal y la maternidad.<br /><br />Abstract<br />Introduction Teenage pregnancies suppose a risk to the mother and child with social and economic consequences. Objectives. To estimate the prevalence and identify factors related to teenage pregnancy in Panama. Methods. With data from the National Survey of Sexual and Reproductive Health 2014-2015, an analysis was conducted from interviewed women of 15 to 19 years (N = 821). The proportion of adolescents with children or pregnant was obtained. The relationship between teenage pregnancy and demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral factors was tested by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results. In the sample, 25.8% (95% CI: 19.2-33.8) of the teens reported being mother or being pregnant at the time of the interview. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of pregnancy was found to be greater in teens who married or joined with less than 18 years (AOR = 5.87; 95% CI: 3.08-11.19), and who were in charge of housework or participated in the informal or formal labor market (AOR = 3.61; 95% CI: 1.52-8.58). In addition, adjusted odds ratio for teenage pregnancy (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI: 1.59-2.64) increased with age. Conclusions. Child marriage, occupation and age were related to teenage pregnancy. These results shine aspects of this complex problem to treat through public policy interventions to postpone the beginning of marital live and maternity.<br /><br />

Teenage pregnancy – a study in São Tomé and Príncipe

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábia Carvalho ◽  
Inês de Medeiros ◽  
Catarina Faria ◽  
Djamilla Cotu ◽  
Endza Paula Will ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sao Tome And Principe ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Teachers And Parents

AbstractIntroductionThe increasing number of pregnant teenagers in São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) represents a serious public health issue. The aim of this study was to characterize the population of pregnant adolescents followed in a health facility dedicated to maternal health in STP.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among pregnant teenagers that attended the Mother and Child Protection Center during the first quarter of 2017. The survey contained questions on sociodemographic characteristics, sexual and risk behaviors, family, partners and health support.ResultsThe mean age of the 51 pregnant teenagers included was 16.37 ± 0.8 years. Eight girls reported that they had planned to fall pregnant. Teenagers whose pregnancy was unplanned usually present with a previous family history of adolescent pregnancy. About 59% of girls engaged in sexual activity before 16 years of age with a mean number of sexual partners of 1.84 ± 0.88. In this study, 51% of the girls do not use any contraceptive method, usually because their partner refuses to do so. The preferred contraceptive method are condoms. Information on contraception is given mainly at school. Pregnant girls’ first medical consultation was at a mean gestational age of 6 weeks. Abortion was considered by 51% of girls after pregnancy was confirmed.ConclusionTeenage pregnancy imposes health problems for the mother and child and contributes to educational and socioeconomic disadvantages. The collaboration of healthcare providers, teachers and parents is needed to enhance sexual health education. This is the first study in STP on teenage pregnancy; although the sample is small, the authors believe that the results are representative of the general population.

scholarly journals Perception and Perceived Experiences about Prevention and Consequences of Teenage Pregnancy and Childbirth among Teenage Mothers: A Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushila Devi Bhandari ◽  
Sarala Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Teenage Mothers ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Love Marriage ◽  
Perceived Experiences

 Teenage pregnancy and childbirth is a social problem in many Asian countries including Nepal. Many quantitative studies have been done on teenage pregnancy, its outcomes, and challenges faced by teenager, but very little are known about their perceptions and experiences about teenage pregnancy and their consequences during childbirth. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of teenage pregnancy and childbirth among teenage mothers. This study has adopted phenomenology approach to explore the perceptions and experiences of being a teen mother. Study was based on data collected through in-depth interviews (IDIs), and Focus Group Discussion (FGDs). All respondents provided verbal as well as written consent to face the interview. IDI guide was used to collect information among teenage mothers to assess their perception and experiences on teenage pregnancy and childbirth. Similar guide was used for FGDs. Collected information was manually processed through qualitative content analysis and grouped into theme and subthemes. The teenage mother understood that teenage pregnancy and childbirth is a risk for both mother and child. A majority of them perceived that low education, poverty, love marriage, family problems, in-laws pressure; cultural prospects are aggravating factors leading to teenage pregnancy. Almost all of the respondents mentioned the negative impact of teenage pregnancy on the health. But very few respondents knew advantages of teenage childbirth. Most of them however knew that the teenage pregnancy can be prevented. Access to family planning services to teenage mothers, community awareness, and government support is needed to reduce teenage pregnancy and childbirth.

Follow-up and outcomes of pregnancies in French Guiana: the part of teenage pregnancies

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Koïvogui Akoï ◽  
Julien-Pena Francoise ◽  
Carbunar Aurel ◽  
Imounga Laure-Manuella ◽  
Laruade Christelle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
French Guiana ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Mother And Child Health ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Antenatal Visits

Abstract Objective: Describe the part that teenage pregnancy plays in overall pregnancies in French Guiana. Methods: Descriptive and retrospective study of the medical records of 25,343 women who delivered in French Guiana from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2012. The study displays and compares several indicators of follow-up visits, pregnancy-linked disorders, delivery and birth outcomes between the years and between minors and adult women. Results: The proportion of teenage pregnancies was 6.8%; it decreased significantly from 7.2% in 2009 to 6.1% in 2012 (p=0.01). The number of antenatal visits was <7 and the visits were mainly provided by the Mother and Child Health (“Protection Maternelle et Infantile”, PMI) services (38.6%). The mean (±SD) gestational age at first antenatal visit was 14.1±6.5 weeks. In comparison with adult pregnancies, teenage pregnancies were more frequently concerned with preterm labour (4.6% vs. 2%; p<0.01) but less concerned with gestational diabetes (0% vs. 2.2%; p<0.05) or pregnancy-induced hypertension (2.2% vs. 4.2%; p<0.05). Conclusion: Teenage pregnancies are still frequent in French Guiana, especially in the Eastern and Western communes, where first visits are often delayed by mothers who are minors and take place in PMI services, which offer less clinical, and paraclinical examinations than other settings.

scholarly journals Teenage and adult pregnancy: A differential relationship between socio-economic status and smoking

2013 ◽  
Vol 154 (10) ◽  
pp. 376-381
Author(s):  
Brigitta Kakuszi ◽  
Erika Bácskai ◽  
József Gerevich ◽  
Pál Czobor
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Important Measure ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Smoking occurs frequently during pregnancy, thereby putting mother and child at health risks. Low socio-economic status is a risk factor for smoking. Aim: To investigate the relationship between smoking and low income in teenage and adult pregnancy, which is an important measure of poor socioeconomic status. Method: The authors used subject-level data from the US NSDUH database, which contains information on pregnancies and smoking. Results: Teenage pregnancy is are associated with higher, whereas adult pregnancies with lower prevalence of smoking compared to the age-matched female population. The association between income and smoking is age-dependent. Among adults there is an inverse relationship (high income – low-risk of smoking), while in teenage pregnancy smoking increases with income. Conclusions: To investigate in teenage and adult pregnancy the relationship between smoking and low income, which is an important measure of poor socio-economic status. Higher socioeconomic status may be associated with risky behaviour, thereby increasing both the risk of smoking and early pregnancy. Orv Hetil., 2013, 154, 376–381.

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