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Denise Leite Maia Monteiro1,2, Fátima Regina Dias Miranda1,3, Zenilda Vieira Bruno4
1Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|May 24, 2023
Summary
Repeated adolescent pregnancies in Brazil remain high, with early marriage and lower education levels significantly increasing the risk for young women. Interventions addressing these social factors are crucial for prevention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Adolescent pregnancy poses significant health and social challenges globally.
- Understanding factors contributing to repeated pregnancies is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the rate of repeated pregnancies among adolescents in Brazil.
- To investigate the association between early marriage/union and education level with repeated adolescent pregnancies.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing the Live Births Data System.
- Analysis of live births data for adolescents aged 10-19 years from 2015-2019.
- Categorization into primiparas, one previous pregnancy, and two or more previous pregnancies.
Main Results:
- Repeated adolescent pregnancies remained stable between 2015-2019.
- Early marriage/union significantly increased the risk of repeated pregnancy in both age groups (10-14 and 15-19 years).
- Lower education levels (<8 years) were strongly associated with a higher likelihood of repeated pregnancies in both adolescent age groups.
Conclusions:
- Repeated adolescent pregnancies in Brazil persist at high rates.
- Early marriage and low educational attainment are significant risk factors for repeated adolescent pregnancies.
- Addressing socioeconomic factors is essential for reducing adolescent repeat pregnancies.
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