Becoming pregnant and giving birth under the age of 20 is associated with a range of
adverse social, socioeconomic and health outcomes for adolescent girls and their children …

Background Adolescent pregnancy is associated with increased risk of maternal and child
morbidity and mortality globally. Access to safe, appropriate and affordable antenatal …

Background Early sexual initiation (ESI) causes unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted
infections (STI), high risk of depression and anxiety, developmental delays, lack of emotional …

Background The aim of this study was to examine whether inadequate prenatal care affect
the risk of severe maternal morbidity in teenage pregnancies. Methods We included 23,202 …

Rates of adolescent pregnancy within sub-Saharan Africa are increasing. Adolescent
mothers ages 10–19 years face a distinct set of risks to their own and their children's health …

Introduction Adolescent (< 20 years) and advanced maternal age (> 35 years) pregnancies
carry adverse risks and warrant a critical review in low-and middle-income countries where …

Health as a common good is of paramount importance for the world, especially in
developing countries. This paper contributes to the literature by analysing the effect of …

Introduction: Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is the leading cause of childhood morbidity
and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding is considered the cornerstone of child health; …

Background Although Ethiopia was applauded for achieving the Millennium Development
Goal (MDG) target of reducing child mortality, whether the gains sustained beyond the MDG …

Background NIPT is becoming increasingly important as its use becomes more widespread
in China. More details are urgently needed on the correlation between maternal risk factors …