Open AccessAdolescents' Use of Maternal and Child Health Services in Developing Countries
Author(s) -
Heidi W. Reynolds,
Emelita L. Wong,
H. Tucker
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
international family planning perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-4154
pISSN - 0190-3187
DOI - 10.1363/3200606
Subject(s) - medicine , developing country , childbirth , psychological intervention , population , health care , pregnancy , birth attendant , environmental health , nursing , health services , maternal health , genetics , economics , biology , economic growth
Because of high levels of early childbearing in developing countries, pregnancy and childbirth are the leading causes of death among women aged 15-19. Use of skilled antenatal and delivery care improves maternal outcomes through the prevention, management and treatment of obstetric complications, and infant immunizations prevent many childhood diseases.