Early and late pregnant adolescents and neonatal results: a cohort study

• Autor(a) principal: Costa, Cláudia Carolina [UNESP]
• Data de Publicação: 2013
• Outros Autores: Carvalheira, Ana Paula Pinho [UNESP], Gomes, Caroline de Barros [UNESP], Duarte, Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo [UNESP], Borgato, Maria Helena [UNESP], Parada, Cristina Maria Garcia de Lima [UNESP]
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Institucional da UNESP
• Texto Completo: http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/1676-4285.20134269; http://hdl.handle.net/11449/140725
• topic: Pregnancy in adolescence; Newborn; Apgar score

Aim: To identify the profile of precocious (under 16 years of age) and late pregnant adolescents (17-19 years) by comparing neonatal results. Method: This is a unique cohort in which potential confounders of a biological and socio-demographic nature were identified (p<0.05), with subsequent analysis of adverse neonatal results in both studied groups, using the chi-square test. Results: We identified differences in the workplace, first pregnancy, income, labor in the Unified Health System, and cohabitation with a partner. Low Apgar scores and respiratory disorders were more frequent in early adolescents. The need for resuscitation and admission to an intensive care unit did not differ between groups. Discussion: The studied adolescents revealed that they live in social risk. A relationship was found between Apgar scores and respiratory disorders in the fetuses of early adolescents. Conclusion: We suggest the need for investment to prevent pregnancy in this age group, and for prenatal care and skilled birth support, especially for precocious adolescents.