Early age at first childbirth and skilled birth attendance during delivery among young women in sub-Saharan Africa

Early age at first childbirth and skilled birth attendance during delivery among young women in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background Despite the numerous policy interventions targeted at preventing early age at first childbirth globally, the prevalence of adolescent childbirth remains high. Meanwhile, skilled birth attendance is considered essential in preventing childbirth-related complications and deaths amo...

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Main Authors: Eugene Budu, Vijay Kumar Chattu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Aliu Mohammed, Justice Kanor Tetteh, Francis Arthur-Holmes, Collins Adu, Sanni Yaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Age at first birth
Skilled birth attendance
Young women
Sub-Saharan Africa
Global health
Demographic and health surveys
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04280-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04280-9

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