Adolescent pregnancy is the pregnancy of girls aged 10-19 years, leading to many maternal
and neonatal adverse effects. These pregnancies have been a global concern for many …

Barbara Marie Alba is the director of nursing for maternal–child health services at New York-
Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. Contact author:[email protected]. The author and …

Background Adolescent pregnancy is considered a major contributor to maternal and child
morbidity and mortality, the greatest concern of developing countries and an important …

Background Young mothers face mental health challenges during and after pregnancy
including increased rates of depression compared to older mothers. While the prevention of …

Abstract Background/Aims Postpartum depression (PPD) is a debilitating illness with
negative consequences for affected mothers and their children (eg, poor maternal-infant …

Aims and objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of a midwife‐family provided social
support programme (MFPSS programme) for first‐time adolescent mothers on preventing …

METHODS An analytical cross-sectional study design was employed using a structured
questionnaire and the study was conducted among 241 adolescents. Perceived stress and …

Background: Perinatal depression is defined as a non-psychotic depressive episode
occurring during pregnancy or during the first year following childbirth. This depressive …

Preeclampsia is an important health problem with a higher prevalence in the adolescent
population. Furthermore, preeclampsia causes adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes …

Background Low maternal self-efficacy and high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress
can be triggered in adolescent mothers due to an incomplete development process that …