Perinatal outcomes in a school-based program for pregnant teen-agers.
Teen-age pregnancy constitutes a high-risk factor for prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation, infant mortality, and later health, behavioral, developmental, and educational disadvantages. A case-controlled study was performed to evaluate the influence of the Teen-age Parent Center on pregnancy outcomes. Improved outcomes were identified for low-birth-weight rate, high school graduation rate, smoking during pregnancy, and prenatal care. These results indicate that a comprehensive, school-based program can enhance perinatal outcomes.
Hall
Robert T
RT
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, UMKC School of Medicine, Frances Cofield, MA, USA.
Santos
Susan R
SR
Cofield
Frances
F
Brown
Mary Jean
MJ
Teasley
Susan L
SL
Cai
Jinwen
J
D000293:Adolescent; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D008923:Missouri; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*