Characteristics and birth outcomes of pregnant adolescents compared to older women : An analysis of individual level data from 140,000 mothers from 20 RCTs
The Global Young Women's Nutrition Investigators Group; Akseer, Nadia; Keats, Emily Catherine; Thurairajah, Pravheen; Cousens, Simon; Bétran, Ana Pilar; Oaks, Brietta M.; Osrin, David; Piwoz, Ellen; Gomo, Exnevia; Ahmed, Faruk; Friis, Henrik; Belizán, José; Dewey, Kathryn; West, Keith; Huybregts, Lieven; Zeng, Lingxia; Dibley, Michael J.; Zagre, Noel; Christian, Parul; Kolsteren, Patrick Wilfried; Kaestel, Pernille; Black, Robert E.; El Arifeen, Shams; Ashorn, Ulla; Fawzi, Wafaie; Bhutta, Zulfiqar Ahmed (2022-03)
The Global Young Women's Nutrition Investigators Group
Akseer, Nadia
Keats, Emily Catherine
Thurairajah, Pravheen
Cousens, Simon
Bétran, Ana Pilar
Oaks, Brietta M.
Osrin, David
Piwoz, Ellen
Gomo, Exnevia
Ahmed, Faruk
Friis, Henrik
Belizán, José
Dewey, Kathryn
West, Keith
Huybregts, Lieven
Zeng, Lingxia
Dibley, Michael J.
Zagre, Noel
Christian, Parul
Kolsteren, Patrick Wilfried
Kaestel, Pernille
Black, Robert E.
El Arifeen, Shams
Ashorn, Ulla
Fawzi, Wafaie
Bhutta, Zulfiqar Ahmed
03 / 2022
101309
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202206305927
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202206305927
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Background: Adolescence is a critical period of maturation when nutrient needs are high, especially among adolescents entering pregnancy. Using individual-level data from 140,000 participants, we examined socioeconomic, nutrition, and pregnancy and birth outcomes for adolescent mothers (10–19 years) compared to older mothers in low and middle-income countries. Methods: This study was conducted between March 16, 2018 and May 25, 2021. Data were obtained from 20 randomised controlled trials of micronutrient supplementation in pregnancy. Stratified analyses were conducted by age (10–14 years, 15–17 years, 18–19 years, 20–29 years, 30–39 years, 40+ years) and geographical region (Africa, Asia). Crude and confounder-adjusted means, prevalence and relative risks of pregnancy, nutrition and birth outcomes were estimated using multivariable linear and log-binomial regression models with 95% confidence intervals. Findings: Adolescent mothers comprised 31.6% of our data. Preterm birth, small-for-gestational age (SGA), low birthweight (LBW) and newborn mortality followed a U-shaped trend in which prevalence was highest among the youngest mothers (10–14 years) and then reduced gradually, but increased again for older mothers (40+ years). When compared to mothers aged 20–29 years, there was a 23% increased risk of preterm birth, a 60% increased risk of perinatal mortality, a 63% increased risk of neonatal mortality, a 28% increased risk of LBW, and a 22% increased risk of SGA among mothers 10–14 years. Mothers 40+ years experienced a 22% increased risk of preterm birth and a 103% increased risk of stillbirth when compared to the 20–29 year group. Interpretation: The youngest and oldest mothers suffer most from adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. Policy and programming agendas should consider both biological and socioeconomic/environmental factors when targeting these populations. Funding: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Grant No: OP1137750).
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