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Adolescent childbearing in developing countries: a global review.
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- Author(s): Singh S;Singh S
- Source:
Studies in family planning [Stud Fam Plann] 1998 Jun; Vol. 29 (2), pp. 117-36.- Publication Type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review- Language:
English - Source:
- Additional Information
- Source: Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7810364 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0039-3665 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00393665 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Stud Fam Plann Subsets: MEDLINE
- Publication Information: Publication: Malden, MA : John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Original Publication: New York, Population Council. - Subject Terms: Developing Countries* ; Labor, Obstetric*; Pregnancy in Adolescence/*statistics & numerical data ; Single Parent/*statistics & numerical data; Adolescent ; Adult ; Educational Status ; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Marital Status ; Maternal Age ; Pregnancy ; Residence Characteristics ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires
- Abstract: This article discusses the current levels and recent trends in the rate of adolescent childbearing, the timing of the first birth, and births to unmarried women for 43 developing countries. Differences in rates of adolescent childbearing by residence and level of education are also examined. The analysis is based on nationally representative fertility surveys. Substantial declines in adolescent fertility have occurred in North Africa and Asia, but levels are still high in some countries. Declines are beginning to occur in sub-Saharan Africa, but current levels are still high in most countries of this region, and the proportion of births to unmarried adolescents is increasing in some countries. In Latin America, where the level of teenage childbearing is moderate, declines are less prevalent and some small increases have occurred. Higher education is associated with lower rates of adolescent childbearing, but other socioeconomic changes cancel or reduce this effect in several countries.
- Number of References: 44
- Contributed Indexing: Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 134513. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00277231.
Keywords: Abortion, Induced*; Adolescent Pregnancy*; Age Factors*; Birth Rate; Delivery*; Demographic And Health Surveys*; Demographic Factors; Demographic Surveys; Developing Countries*; Economic Factors; Educational Status*; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Planning; Family Relationships; Fertility; Fertility Control, Postconception; Fertility Measurements; Fertility Rate*; First Birth*; Literature Review*; Mothers; Parents; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy History; Pregnancy Outcomes; Reproduction; Reproductive Behavior; Socioeconomic Factors*; Socioeconomic Status; Unmarried Mothers*
Note: TJ: STUDIES IN FAMILY PLANNING.
Local Abstract: [PIP] This study analyzed the most recent Demographic and Health Survey data available for 43 developing countries (20 in sub-Saharan Africa, 10 in Latin America, 5 in North Africa and the Near East, and 8 in Asia) to document current levels and recent trends in the rate of adolescent childbearing, the timing of first births, and births to unmarried women. The study also considered 1) socioeconomic differentials arising from urban or rural residence and educational attainment, 2) whether births to adolescents are planned, and 3) the consequences of unsafe abortion. In some developing countries, adolescent childbearing is increasing while in others it is decreasing, and more countries are recognizing the problems associated with adolescent childbearing. The analysis revealed that some sub-Saharan countries are experiencing a reduction in the rate of adolescent childbearing, but the proportion of adolescent births will continue to increase unless unmarried couples adopt contraception. Unexpected small decreases and increases in adolescent childbearing occurred in Latin America. The largest and most uniform declines in early childbearing occurred in North Africa and Asia along with increases in the age at first marriage. Increasing opportunities for girls to achieve secondary education and postpone marriage lengthen the period when women risk unmarried pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Available evidence points to the need to address unplanned pregnancy and abortion among adolescents. - Publication Date: Date Created: 19980717 Date Completed: 19980918 Latest Revision: 20151119
- Publication Date: 20240628
- Accession Number: 9664627
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