Current considerations concerning pregnancy in adolescence

Authors

  • José Ignacio Robaina-Castillo Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Dr. José Assef Yara”. Ciego de Ávila
  • Fank Hernández García Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Dr. José Assef Yara”. Ciego de Ávila
  • Lient Ruiz Gómez Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Dr. José Assef Yara”. Ciego de Ávila

Keywords:

PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENCE, ADOLESCENT HEALTH, MEDICINA DEL ADOLESCENTE, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.

Abstract

In order to describe the impact of pregnancy in adolescence and its association with risk factors and complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth, a medical literature review was conducted; 18 citations were revised from MedLine, LILACS and SciELO databases, including studies in Spanish and English languages. Pregnancy in adolescence period is a risk because physical and mental development is not yet reached at these ages and worse perinatal results are observed. The risks associated with pregnancy in adolescence are hypertension, anemia, low birth weight and premature birth; which determine an increase in maternal morbidity and mortality. Reducing the levels of pregnancy in adolescence is a great challenge and a health goal commitment all over the country, thus prevention strategies are a priority.

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Published

2019-01-20

How to Cite

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Robaina-Castillo JI, Hernández García F, Ruiz Gómez L. Current considerations concerning pregnancy in adolescence. Univ. Méd. Pinareña [Internet]. 2019 Jan. 20 [cited 2025 Apr. 16];15(1):123-3. Available from: https://revgaleno.sld.cu/index.php/ump/article/view/331

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2019): Enero-Abril

Section

Review article

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