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Adolescent Pregnancy Outcomes and Risk Factors
Jana Diabelková1, Kvetoslava Rimárová1, Erik Dorko1
1Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Medical Faculty, University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik, Šrobárova 2, 041 80 Košice, Slovakia.
Summary
Teenage pregnancy is linked to poorer infant health, including lower birth weight and preterm delivery. This highlights the need for targeted support for adolescent mothers to improve neonatal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Neonatal Medicine
Background:
- Adolescent pregnancy poses significant social and public health challenges globally.
- It is strongly associated with adverse outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of teenage age on neonatal outcomes.
- To examine the lifestyle factors of pregnant teenage girls.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 2434 mothers (294 aged ≤19 years, 2140 aged 20-34 years) who gave birth in 2019-2020.
- Data collected from childbirth reports at Louis Pasteur University Hospital, Košice.
- Teenage mothers (≤19 years) were compared against adult mothers (20-34 years).
Main Results:
- Teenage mothers were more likely to be unmarried, have lower educational attainment, and smoke during pregnancy.
- Newborns of adolescent mothers exhibited significantly lower birth weights and lower Apgar scores at one minute.
- Preterm delivery rates were higher among adolescent mothers compared to the adult reference group.
Conclusions:
- Significant age-related disparities exist in neonatal outcomes.
- Findings identify vulnerable groups requiring specialized interventions to mitigate negative outcomes for adolescent mothers and their infants.
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