Title: Adolescent pregnancy: a medical concern.

POPLINE Document Number: 062137

Author(s):

Taborn JM

Source citation:

URBAN LEAGUE REVIEW, 1989 Winter;12(1-2):91-100.

Abstract:

Medical problems associated with adolescent pregnancy and motherhood in the US are common across cultural and racial boundaries. These problems are, however, exacerbated for the African-American adolescent. This article examines the importance of maternal and infant mortality, low birth weight, and the social implications of these for health practitioner. Inadequate pre- and post natal care are seen as more problematic for teenage parents than for older parents. Some reasons cited for the inappropriate use of medical care by adolescents are their contemporary life styles, the inaccessibility of health care, and their reluctance to seek prenatal care. (author's)

Keywords:

United States
Adolescent Pregnancy
Maternal Health
Child Health
Antenatal Care
Maternal Mortality
Infant Mortality
Low Birth Weight
Life Style
Program Accessibility
Developed Countries
North America
Americas
Reproductive Behavior
Fertility
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Health
Maternal Health Services
Maternal-Child Health Services
Primary Health Care
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Mortality
Birth Weight
Body Weight
Physiology
Biology
Behavior
Program Evaluation
Programs
Organization and Administration