Early perinatal outcomes of babies born to adolescent mothers at two maternity hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia

Conclusions: About one in four adolescent mother ’s babies had poor perinatal outcomes. Prolonged labor and preterm delivery and were associated with birth asphyxia while residing closer to the facilities was protective.Keywords: Adolescent mother; early perinatal outcome; poor perinata.

Source: African Health Sciences - July 13, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Fartun Orey, Grace Ndeezi, Jamiir Mugalu, Luul Mohamud, Nicolette Nabukeera-Barungi Source Type: research