Sahra Mohamed, Michael G Chipeta, Tony Kamninga, Lomuthando Nthakomwa, Chimwemwe Chifungo, Themba Mzembe, Ruth Vellemu, Victor Chikwapulo, Maame Peterson, Leyla Abdullahi, Kelvin Musau, Kerri Wazny, Eliya Zulu, Nyovani Madise
Risks associated with unintended pregnancy include unsafe abortions, poor maternal health-seeking behaviour, poor mental health, and potentially, maternal and infant deaths. Adolescent girls with unintended pregnancies are particularly vulnerable as they are at higher risk of eclampsia, premature onset of labour, and increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Unintended pregnancy, with the right combination of interventions, can be avoided. Evidence-based decision-making and the need for a robust appraisal of the evidence have resulted in many systematic reviews...
October 19, 2023: Systematic Reviews