Prevalence and determinants of adolescent pregnancy in Africa: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Background Adolescence is the period between 10 and 19 years with peculiar physical, social, psychological and reproductive health characteristics. Rates of adolescent pregnancy are increasing in developing countries, with higher occurrences of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. The f...
Main Authors: | Getachew Mullu Kassa, A. O. Arowojolu, A. A. Odukogbe, Alemayehu Worku Yalew |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0640-2 |
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