| A comparison between adolescent mothers and adult mothers in terms of maternal and infant outcomes at follow-ups. | |
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PMID: 23020604 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Abstract Objective: To determine the risk factors of adolescent pregnancies and to ascertain the effects of this condition on the maternal and infant outcomes. Methods: The study was carried out on 100 adolescent mothers less than 20 years of age and on a same number of adult mothers between 22 and 32 years of age and their infants. A socio-demographic attributes questionnaire form, a pregnancy follow-up and birth history form, and a mother and infant follow-up form were used. Results: The mean age of the adolescent mothers was 17,8±0,7 years and that of the adult mothers was 26±0,3 years. Income level of 83% of the families of adolescent mothers and 69% of the families of adult mothers was below the poverty line (p<0,05). Dropout rate (i.e. rate of those not attending any school) was 36% in the adolescent group and 21% in the adult group. Rate of exclusively breastfeeding during the first two months was 40% in adolescents and 62% in adults (p<0,01). Higher rates of adolescent mothers felt themselves inadequate infant care and with 7% of them experiencing problems in accessing a healthcare institution. Conclusions: Properly following up adolescent pregnancies during prenatal and postnatal periods may be helpful for preventing the negative impacts on mother and infant health. |
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Aysun Kara Uzun; Filiz Simsek Orhon; Sevgi Baskan; Betul Ulukol |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-1 |
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Title: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians Volume: - ISSN: 1476-4954 ISO Abbreviation: J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-1 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136916 Medline TA: J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Gynecology and Obstetrics Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. |
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