54. Exploring the Feasibility of an Integrated Outreach Medical Clinic Within a Community Based Center for Young Mothers and Their Children

Adolescent pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of negative maternal and child health outcomes, correlated with social inequities, especially low income. There is also evidence that adolescent mothers and their children experience barriers to accessing primary healthcare. An outreach clinic founded through a local pediatric hospital was integrated into a community service center for young mothers accessing alternative high school education in Ottawa, Canada. This review aimed to assess data from the pilot project's first year of service as part of a quality improvement initiative to address the healthcare needs of young mothers and their children.
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research