Adolescent pregnancy in Sao Tome and Principe: are there different obstetric and perinatal outcomes?

Abstract 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 with the physiological and sociological characteristics of teenage girls. This study aims to identify the main adver...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Vasconcelos, Nelson Bandeira, Swasilanne Sousa, Maria Céu Machado, Filomena Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04779-9