Obstetric Profile of Primi Teenage and Non-teenage mothers: A comparative study from Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • RV Mohite Assistant Professor, Dept of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University Karad, Maharashtra
  • P Ganganhalli Assistant Professor, Dept of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University Karad, Maharashtra
  • VR Mohite Professor, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences Karad, Maharashtra
  • MB Tondare Assistant Professor, Dept of Community Medicine, Ashwani Rural Medical College, Solapur Maharashtra
  • SM Kumbhar Assistant Professor, Dept of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University Karad, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.17432

Keywords:

Teenage, Primipara, Obstetric profile, Anaemia

Abstract

Introduction: Early marriages and teenage pregnancies are important contributing factors for high maternal as well as neo-natal morbidity and mortality.

Objectives: To assess the magnitude of obstetric profile of teenage and non-teenage primi mothers and to determine the association among them.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at OB/Gynac clinic Krishna hospital Karad over a period of first quarter of year 2012. 93 eligible teenage primi mothers and equal number of non-teenage primi mothers admitted to Krishna hospital for delivery were enrolled, interviewed and observed for socio-demographic, obstetric outcome and its complications by investigator according to pre- designed structured proforma. Frequency percentage distribution and association was determined by applying tests of significance.

Observations: Magnitude of teenage primi pregnancy was 6% during study period and most of them 92.50%, 76.30% and 46.20% were Hindus, housewives and belonged to lower class by religion, occupation and economically with mean age at marriage and delivery was 17.8 yrs and 18.8 yrs respectively. Max. 81.7% teenage primi mothers were anaemic and the percentage of obstetric complications like PIH, Oligohydramnios, PROM, Foetal distress among teenage primi mothers was 24%,8.6%, 1%, and 6.4% which was higher than nonteenage mothers. IUGR, cord prolapse, breech presentation and abruption placenta also reported among teenage primi mothers, however absent among non-teenage mothers. Max 55.9% teenage mothers were delivered before expected date of delivery and proportion of low birth weight baby was also high (39.8%) in teenage mothers than non-teenage mothers. Chance of delivery of male baby also increases as age at marriage increases.

Conclusion: Adolescent pregnancy is an issue that calls for more education & support to encourage girls to delay motherhood until they are ready.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.17432

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 13 No. 01 January2014: 63-66

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2013-12-24

How to Cite

Mohite, R., Ganganhalli, P., Mohite, V., Tondare, M., & Kumbhar, S. (2013). Obstetric Profile of Primi Teenage and Non-teenage mothers: A comparative study from Maharashtra, India. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 13(1), 63–66. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.17432

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2014)

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