Reproductive behavior of adolescents.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the reproductive behavior of adolescents treated at the Hospital de Apoyo "Maria Auxiliadora". For this, the database of Perinatal Information System of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics was revised. It was found that during the period from July 1, 1988 and December 31, 1989, a total of 6,251 births were attended. Within that period also he attended the birth of 1,199 women between 10 and 19 years, representing a rate of nearly 20% of all births. 80% of adolescents brewing for the first time and the other 20% had a history of 1-4 pregnancies. Most he had no prenatal care. 54.2% of medical and obstetric complications were found, among which include anemia, urinary tract infection, toxemia and premature rupture of membranes. It was no different to the total population served pathway completion of delivery, frequency of premature delivery, low birthweight, or perinatal mortality. Teen across variables and controls, found that the relative risk of producing eclampsia was significant in the youth group. It was also interesting to know attitudes of girls and family, in relation to pregnancy, the impact of this on the mood and the future of these women, as well as the needs to implement a comprehensive approach to this human group with the in order to improve their health and life, to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality figures and avoid unwanted pregnancy.