Open Access<p>Adequacy of Prenatal Care in Northeast Brazil: Pilot Data Comparing Attainment of Standard Care Criteria for First-Time Adolescent and Adult Pregnant Women</p>
Author(s) -
Raísa Barbosa de Andrade,
Catherine M. Pirkle,
Tetine Sentell,
Diego G. Bassani,
Marlos Rodrigues Domingues,
Saionara Maria Aires da Câmara
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 1179-1411
DOI - 10.2147/ijwh.s272743
Subject(s) - medicine , prenatal care , pregnancy , public health , gestational age , pediatrics , obstetrics , demography , population , family medicine , environmental health , nursing , genetics , sociology , biology
Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern worldwide, particularly in low-income settings. Adolescent mothers face higher risks during pregnancy and delivery compared to adult mothers and yet, may also experience worse quality of obstetrical care. This study evaluates adherence to meeting Brazilian recommendations for prenatal care by comparing first-time adolescent versus adult mothers in a rural, low-income setting.