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Factors influencing ultilisation of maternal health services by adolescent mothers in Low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Authored by:

Banke-Thomas QE, Banke-Thomas AO, Ameh CA

Full Citation:

Banke-Thomas QE, Banke-Thomas AO, Ameh CA 2017. Factors influencing ultilisation of maternal health services by adolescent mothers in Low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 17(65).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Significant differences in immunization coverage exist in urban vs. rural settings.

Key Evidence: The use of antenatal care (ANC) services among pregnant adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, including tetanus toxoid vaccination, was lowest among women who lived in rural areas, had completed less education, and who were of poorer wealth quintiles.

Studies have shown that maternal education is significantly associated with immunization coverage for themselves and for their children.

Wealth quintile is significantly associated with immunization coverage.