Adolescent pregnancy: a comparative study between mothers who use public and private health systems

Fertility rates and perinatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancies: a retrospective population-based study

“…Previous studies have reported an average prevalence of low infant birth weight corresponding to 12% for all adolescent groups assessed (<16 years, 16-17 years and 18-19 years old) 13 , 19 , placing the State of Santa Catarina in a slightly better context than most low- and middle-income countries. Nevertheless, the birth weight of infants in developed and developing countries remains a major factor affecting neonatal morbidity and mortality, and is an important indicator of public health 6 , 8 .…”

Fatores associados à cesariana entre primíparas adolescentes no Brasil, 2011-2012

“…Brazil, 2011-2012 *. more likely to give birth via vaginal delivery, while those using the private system attended more prenatal care visits, had a higher education level, were generally primiparous and were more likely to give birth via caesarean section 19 .…”

Changes in sexual behavior following a sex education program in Brazilian public schools

“…Brazil is an example of many other developing countries with limited resources and increasing rates of diseases related to unsafe sexual behavior 23,24 and unplanned pregnancies among adolescents 25,26,27,28 . Although the inclusion of sex education in school has become an official policy of the Federal Government, the implementation of such policies depends on the municipal and state governments and has lagged well behind expectations, as in practically every other developing country.…”