Teenage pregnancy: risk factors for adverse perinatal outcome

Gortzak-Uzan, Limor; Hallak, Mordechai; Press, Fernanda; Katz, Miriam; Shoham‐Vardi, Ilana

doi:10.1080/714904371

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“…Most of the other studies present the same results, except some which reported increased incidence of infection, meconium aspirations and systemic malformations. 2,4,12 Increased incidence of fetal death, similar to the present one, had been reported by other studies also. 11,22,23 The limitation of this study is that it is a hospital-based study and therefore may not be a true reflection of the situation in the community.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…6,10 However, other investigators have observed no difference in various age groups. 4,8,9,11 Younger mothers were found to be worst affected. Regarding the mode of delivery, difference in observations is present.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Incidence of teenage pregnancy was 4.1% in the present study whereas other studies showed the incidence ranging from 8.3 to 23.4%. 1,4 All mothers attending the hospital for deliveries were married. We did not come across any unmarried teenage mother in the study.…”

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“…Teenage parenthood has been associated with higher incidence rates of a variety of prenatal and perinatal conditions including small for gestational age, preterm delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, and sudden infant death syndrome (Gortzak-Uzan et al 2001). In addition, teen mothers are more likely to have infants that are born with infections and/or chemical dependence due to maternal substance abuse (Gilbert et al 2004;MalamitsiPuchner and Boutsikou 2006;Menacker et al 2004).…”

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The Effects of a Healthy Families Home Visitation Program on Rapid and Teen Repeat Births

Ownbey¹,

Ownbey²,

Cullen³

2011

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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The prevention of Rapid Repeat Births (RRBs) and Teen Repeat Births (TRBs) is an important indicator of the effectiveness of home visitation programs that serve mothers who are at-risk for child maltreatment. This study examined the effects on RRBs and TRBs of a rural/small town home visitation program based on the Healthy Families America (HFA) model. The participants in this study were referred between 1999 and 2007 and included a Treatment Group of 140 at-risk mothers who met minimum engagement criteria and a Comparison Group of 241 atrisk mothers who were referred for services but not enrolled due to limits on program capacity. In addition, county-wide TRB data was used as the basis for a static group comparison. With regard to RRBs, the rates for the Treatment (18%) and Comparison (30%) groups were compared using a Chi-Square test of homogeneity. The null hypothesis that there would be no difference between the rates for the two groups was rejected at the .05 level. Similarly, with regard to TRBs, the null hypothesis that there would be no difference between the rates for the Treatment (9%) and Comparison (27%) groups was rejected at that .01 level. Furthermore, using a Chi-Square test of independence, this investigation tested the null hypothesis that the rates for the two groups would not differ from the county-wide rate (24%). This hypothesis was also rejected at the .01 level. Overall, these results of this inquiry support the conclusion that participants in a rigorously implemented HFA program show significantly lower rates of RRB and TRB when compared to a comparable group of at-risk nonparticipants. They also appear to have a significantly lower incidence of TRB than teen mothers in the general population.

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“…Pregnant teenagers are high-risk gynecological cases with possibilities of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and malformations (Gortzak-Uzan et al 2001). The pregnancy experience often impacts the psychological development of teenagers as well.…”

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A Multi-Method Evaluation of the Teen Pregnancy Hotline in Taiwan

Wei

Chen

et al. 2010

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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The present study examines the outputs and qualities of the thirteen teen pregnancy service hotlines in Taiwan that were funded by the Children's Bureau in 2004 and 2005. The evaluation was made through agency visits, focus groups, document reviews, call-in tests and the use of a management information system. The results show that the average number of calls was low, and one agency did not receive any calls during the time period examined. The quality of services varied, and the advice provided by the hotline staff was influenced by the value orientation of the agencies. Most callers were adult women, and the major services they received were information and emotional support. The service characteristics were heavily affected by the goals and routine tasks of the agencies as certain agencies applied their existing services to the program without assessing their fitness to the needs of the potential clients. Suggestions for service improvement are provided, including an islandwide hotline to be set up and operated by a single agency with high accountability. Implications for program monitoring and documentation, staff training and knowledge-sharing, and service advertisement and promotion are also discussed.

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Teenage pregnancy: risk factors for adverse perinatal outcome

Cited by 73 publications

References 13 publications

Outcome of teenage pregnancy

Outcome of teenage pregnancy

The Effects of a Healthy Families Home Visitation Program on Rapid and Teen Repeat Births

A Multi-Method Evaluation of the Teen Pregnancy Hotline in Taiwan

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