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. 2001 Apr;28(4):303-6.
doi: 10.1016/s1054-139x(00)00205-6.

Adolescent maternal mortality in Mozambique

A C Granja  1 , F Machungo, A Gomes, S Bergström
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Adolescent maternal mortality in Mozambique

A C Granja et al. J Adolesc Health. 2001 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe adolescent maternal mortality and analyze its avoidability.

Methods: An audit approach was used to clarify the presence of avoidable factors in 239 maternal deaths, of which 22% were among adolescents.

Results: The main causes of adolescent death were malaria, pregnancy-induced hypertension, puerperal sepsis, and septic abortion. The audit classified as avoidable 75% of all maternal deaths.

Conclusion: Adequate strategies addressing the special needs of adolescents are required to prevent currently high levels of maternal mortality in this age group.

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