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Health implications of early childbearing on pregnancy outcome in Botswana: insights from the institutional records

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  • Letamo, Gobopamang
  • Majelantle, Rolang G.

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Early childbearing can have deleterious effects on pregnancy outcome. This study in Botswana found that both birth injuries and congenital abnormalities were common among infants born to teenage mothers compared to infants of women aged 20-34 years. This statistically significant relationship disappeared, however, when controls were introduced. Based on the results of this study, it appears that in order to improve pregnancy outcomes, frequent and early prenatal visits and improvements in the socioeconomic environment are needed. Thus, postponement of childbearing beyond teenage years alone would not necessarily improve pregnancy outcomes in Botswana.

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  • Letamo, Gobopamang & Majelantle, Rolang G., 2001. "Health implications of early childbearing on pregnancy outcome in Botswana: insights from the institutional records," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 52(1), pages 45-52, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:52:y:2001:i:1:p:45-52
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    1. Kristine Husøy Onarheim & Johanne Helene Iversen & David E Bloom, 2016. "Economic Benefits of Investing in Women’s Health: A Systematic Review," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(3), pages 1-23, March.
    2. Aeman Nadeem, 2024. "The Role of Early Childbearing on Child Health Outcomes in Punjab (Article)," The Pakistan Development Review, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, vol. 63(2), pages 221-246.

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