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Outcome of Adolescent Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimjopen.2014.380
Pages: 
90–6
Synopsis: 
We reviewed the sociodemographic characteristics, maternal, natal and postnatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy. The maternal, obstetric and natal outcomes were similar in adolescents of 17 years and below compared to those above 17 years.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study is to review the sociodemographic characteristics, maternal, natal and postnatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy.

Subjects and method: The records of all adolescent pregnancies (aged 13–19 years) delivered at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, over a period of two years were reviewed. Structured survey was conducted with adolescent mothers over the phone.

Accepted: 
February 15, 2015
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