What is it about?
Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is an important strategy to make prompt decisions to seek care from skilled birth attendants, resulting in reduced maternal and neonatal mortality. Despite high global rates of adolescent pregnancy, there has not yet been a study of BPCR status among pregnant adolescents. Aims of this study are to assess the BPCR status, and associated factors for good BPCR, among pregnant adolescents at a tertiary care hospital in urban Thailand.
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Why is it important?
Many BPCR studies have been conducted among adult pregnancy. There has not yet been a study in adolescent pregnancy, which is highly prevalent worldwide. Moreover, there have been few studies in urban areas. Therefore, this study will fill the gap in research about BPCR status, and associated factors of good BPCR, among pregnant adolescents in an urban area.
Perspectives
The results of this study have implications for institutions to improve BPCR programs for adolescent pregnant women, especially knowledge of danger signs. Moreover, eliminating various obstacles to maximize antenatal visits is also important for good BPCR, which requires cooperation from adolescents themselves, family, and health-care personnel. In addition, health-care personnel must develop specific BPCR programs that are different from those for adult pregnancy.
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This page is a summary of: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Practices Among Pregnant Adolescents in Bangkok, Thailand, Adolescent Health Medicine and Therapeutics, January 2020, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.2147/ahmt.s236703.
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