Adolescent motherhood in Mozambique. Consequences for pregnant women and newborns
Ano de publicação: 2020
In sub-Saharan Mozambique, high adolescent fertility rates are a significant public health
problem. Understanding the consequences of teenage pregnancies facilitates effective
strategies for improving the quality of care of both mother and the newborn.
Aims
To identify the factors associated with adolescent motherhood in Tete (Mozambique).
Methods
This was a cross-sectional study including 821 pregnant women (255 teenagers) admitted
to the general maternity ward of the Provincial Hospital between March and October 2016.
The survey included clinical data of the mother and newborn.
Results
The overall prevalence of adolescent deliveries was 31.8% (95% CI 27.9% - 34.2%).