Perception and experiences of adolescent mothers and communities in caring for their preterm babies: findings from an in-depth study in rural Bangladesh

Abstract Background A significant concern for Bangladesh is the high prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and the associated negative consequences for mother and baby, including a teen-related increased risk of preterm birth (PTB). Bangladesh also has one of the highest incidences of PTB (19%). Despit...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Shumona Sharmin Salam, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman, Shema Mhajabin, Tapas Mazumder, Tamanna Majid, Md. Taqbir Us Samad Talha, Rajib Haider, Anika Tasneem Chowdhury, Sharmin Islam, Shafiqul Ameen, Sabrina Jabeen, Julie Balen, Shams El Arifeen, Quamrun Nahar, Dilly OC Anumba
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Adolescents Preterm birth Bangladesh Maternal Newborn
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06345-x