Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem, with some of the highest rates observed in Sub-Saharan Africa. This phenomenon contributes to maternal and neonatal mortality and may result in diverse economic and psychological consequences. Knowledge of its determinants can help decision-makers to design local policies of sexual and reproductive health. Therefore, the aim of this study was...
Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem, with some of the highest rates observed in Sub-Saharan Africa. This phenomenon contributes to maternal and neonatal mortality and may result in diverse economic and psychological consequences. Knowledge of its determinants can help decision-makers to design local policies of sexual and reproductive health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze th...
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Introduction: This study aimed to describe demographic, socioeconomic and pregnancy-related characteristics associated with a caesarean delivery in Luanda.Material and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study which included 995 puerperal women and who were assessed between December 2012 and February 2013 at Lucrécia Paím maternity hospital in Luanda, Angola. Data was collected using a structured questionna...