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[An epidemiological study on unwanted pregnancy]
E Plaza Alarcón1, J Ruiz de Adana Belbel, P Alguacil Cubero
1Centro de Salud La Chana, Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Granada.
Atencion Primaria
|February 15, 1994
Summary
Unwanted pregnancies (UWP) are common, particularly in women under 19 and over 35. Women with wanted pregnancies (WP) seek prenatal care earlier than those with UWP.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Unwanted pregnancies (UWP) represent a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the demographic profile of women experiencing UWP is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Previous research indicates age as a potential risk factor for UWP.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize women experiencing unwanted pregnancies (UWP).
- To compare demographic and care-seeking differences between wanted pregnancies (WP) and UWP.
- To identify profiles of women at higher risk for UWP.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal and retrospective observational study design was employed.
- Data were collected from 511 pregnancies at La Chana Health Centre, Granada.
- Women were categorized into wanted pregnancy (WP) and unwanted pregnancy (UWP) groups.
Main Results:
- Approximately 29.4% of all studied pregnancies were unwanted.
- Significantly higher rates of UWP were observed in women under 19 (70.5%) and over 35 (75%).
- Women with wanted pregnancies (WP) initiated prenatal care earlier than those with unwanted pregnancies (UWP).
Conclusions:
- A substantial proportion of pregnancies are unwanted, with elevated risk in adolescent and older maternal age groups.
- Distinct profiles of women at risk for unwanted pregnancies were identified.
- Early prenatal care attendance differs significantly between wanted and unwanted pregnancies.