Profile and obstetric outcome of teenage pregnancies compared with pregnant adults at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Background: Teenage pregnancy remains a major public health concern and a challenge for developing countries. Young maternal age can lead to serious physical, social and psychological consequences as teenage mothers are less likely to gain full educational potential and are at higher risk of poverty...

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Main Authors: Olaolu I. Ogunwale, Selvandran Rangiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-09-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5290