Factors associated with pregnancy outcomes of adolescents supported by safe motherhood action groups in Zambia

Mortality related to adolescent pregnancy could be mitigated by lay volunteers in developing country settings. Using logistic regression, this study assessed the factors associated with pregnancy outcomes of adolescents supported by Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs) in Zambia. SMAG visits initia...

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Published in:African journal of reproductive health 2022-09, Vol.26 (9), p.133-141
Main Authors: Malinga, Steven, Ilukena, Malelo, Mpofu, Dephin, Chirwa, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Age
Birth weight
Childbirth & labor
Childrens health
Developing countries
Families & family life
Health facilities
Health services
LDCs
Malaria
Maternal & child health
Mothers
Nutrition
Pregnancy
Prenatal care
Questionnaires
Teenage parents
Teenagers
Womens health
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Summary:Mortality related to adolescent pregnancy could be mitigated by lay volunteers in developing country settings. Using logistic regression, this study assessed the factors associated with pregnancy outcomes of adolescents supported by Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs) in Zambia. SMAG visits initiated in the first 3 months compared to 6-9 months (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 0.33, 95% CI 0.13-0.82 p 0.017), ≥5 visits compared to one (AOR 0.09, 0.37-0.22 p
ISSN:1118-4841
DOI:10.29063/ajrh2022/v26i9.13