Survival patterns of neonates born to adolescent mothers and the effect of pregnancy intentions and marital status on newborn survival in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, 2014-2016.
Malachi Ochieng ArundaAnette AgardhMarkus LarssonBenedict Oppong AsamoahPublished in: Global health action (2022)
Our findings reveal how unintended pregnancies and deaths of neonates born to adolescents contribute substantially to preventable neonatal deaths in East Africa. Full implementation of existing adolescent health policies and utilization of contraceptives should be ensured. Partnership with youths and novel efforts that address sociocultural norms to reduce adolescent pregnancies or marriage should be supported. Regulations requiring adolescents' obstetric care conducted by only skilled personnel should be introduced and implemented.
Keyphrases
- young adults
- low birth weight
- preterm birth
- gestational age
- healthcare
- mental health
- quality improvement
- public health
- childhood cancer
- preterm infants
- pregnancy outcomes
- pregnant women
- primary care
- palliative care
- free survival
- physical activity
- genome wide
- single cell
- health information
- climate change
- electronic health record
- chronic pain
- social media
- health insurance
- adverse drug