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The Effects of Unintended Pregnancy on Infant, Child, and Parental Health: A Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Gipson Jessica D.,
Koenig Michael A.,
Hindin Michelle J.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
studies in family planning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1728-4465
pISSN - 0039-3665
DOI - 10.1111/j.1728-4465.2008.00148.x
Subject(s) - unintended pregnancy , unintended consequences , pregnancy , developing country , reproductive health , child health , medicine , adolescent health , fertility , environmental health , psychology , family planning , population , developmental psychology , economic growth , political science , family medicine , research methodology , nursing , economics , biology , law , genetics
This article provides a critical review of studies assessing the effects of unintended pregnancy on the health of infants, children, and parents in developed and developing countries. A framework for determining and measuring the pathways between unintended pregnancy and future health outcomes is outlined. The review highlights persistent gaps in the literature, indicating a need for more studies in developing countries and for further research to assess the impact of unintended pregnancy on parental health and long‐term health outcomes for children and families. The challenges in measuring and assessing these health impacts are also discussed, highlighting avenues in which further research efforts could substantially bolster existing knowledge.