Pregnancy is one of the more important periods in life when increased micronutrients, and
macronutrients are most needed by the body; both for the health and well-being of the …

Abstract Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in
the world. While pregnancy during adolescence poses higher risks for the mother and the …

Background Good quality antenatal care (ANC) reduces maternal and neonatal mortality
and improves health outcomes, particularly in low-income countries. Quality of ANC is …

This paper quantitatively examines the intergenerational effects of girl child marriage, or the
developmental and health outcomes of children born to women who marry before age 18 …

Background Teenage pregnancy is a global issue raising concerns for all who are interested
in the health and well-being of young women and their children. It carries major health and …

The findings call for further examination of the health consequences of early marriage. What
are even less clear are the pathways through which the associations between early …

Aim. To determine pregnancy and delivery outcomes among teenagers. Materials and
Methods. An 8‐year retrospective comparative hospital‐based cohort study is analysing …

Child marriage (before age 18) is a risk factor for intimate partner violence (IPV) against
women. Worldwide, Bangladesh has the highest prevalence of IPV and very early child …

Background The objectives of this study are to document the trend on utilisation of four or
more (4+) antenatal care (ANC) over the last 22 years period and to explore the …

Background Adolescent childbirth is a major public health problem in Sao Tome and
Principe (STP). Adolescent pregnancy and childbirth can carry a risk of morbidity associated …