Factors associated with pregnancy among adolescents in low-income and lower middle-income countries: a systematic review

Conclusions In resource-constrained countries, as in well-resourced countries, low socioeconomic position appears to increase the risk of pregnancy among adolescents. Additional risks specific to these contexts include cultural traditions such as early marriage and inaccurate beliefs about contraception. It is unlikely that strategies to reduce pregnancy among women aged less than 20 years will be effective unless these are addressed directly.
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tags: Journalology, Epidemiologic studies, Mortality and morbidity, Screening (epidemiology), Screening (public health) Review Source Type: research