Why are adolescent mothers more likely to have stunted and underweight children than adult mothers? A path analysis using data from 30,000 Bangladeshi mothers, 1996–2014

Adolescent pregnancy is a major global concern due to its adverse effects on maternal and child health and wellbeing. Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy globally. We sought to examine trends in adolescent pregnancy and associated factors in Bangladesh in the last two dec...

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Main Authors: Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Scott, Samuel P., Khuong, Long, Pramanik, Priyanjana, Ahmed, Akhter, Afsana, Kaosar, Menon, Purnima
Format: Abstract
Language:Inglés
Published: American Society for Nutrition 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142451
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Summary:Adolescent pregnancy is a major global concern due to its adverse effects on maternal and child health and wellbeing. Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy globally. We sought to examine trends in adolescent pregnancy and associated factors in Bangladesh in the last two decades, and to understand why children of adolescent mothers are at high risk of poor growth.