Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010

OBJETIVE: to determine the prevalence of pregnancies in a population of adolescent students in three schools in the city of Cartagena, and estimate their possible association with sociodemographic characteristics and sexual behaviors.METHODOLOGY: We conducted a cross-sectional study, data were colle...

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Main Authors: Arrieta-Hoyos Jaime Andrés, Ramos-Clason Enrique Carlos, Murillo-María Angélica, Mercado-Ramírez Kelly, Silgado-la Neve Otto, Velásquez-Álvarez Karina, Villadiego-García Vinyelys
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Published: Universidad de Cartagena 2010-12-01
Series:Revista Ciencias Biomédicas
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Online Access:http://www.revistacienciasbiomedicas.com/index.php/revciencbiomed/article/view/4/3
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spelling doaj-4e10163dd81d4ccb98c965a237b17a6b2021-07-02T07:28:31ZspaUniversidad de CartagenaRevista Ciencias Biomédicas2215-78402010-12-0112162167Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010Arrieta-Hoyos Jaime AndrésRamos-Clason Enrique CarlosMurillo-María AngélicaMercado-Ramírez KellySilgado-la Neve OttoVelásquez-Álvarez KarinaVilladiego-García VinyelysOBJETIVE: to determine the prevalence of pregnancies in a population of adolescent students in three schools in the city of Cartagena, and estimate their possible association with sociodemographic characteristics and sexual behaviors.METHODOLOGY: We conducted a cross-sectional study, data were collected through a survey of 638 female adolescent students. Data were stored and analyzed using statistical program Epi Info version 3.5.1.RESULTS: 26.2% of girls had had sex at the time of the survey, and of these 27.5% had their first intercourse at age 15. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy schools was 4.4%. The first sexual intercourse before 16 years is a risk factor for teen pregnancy (OR 3.4, 95% CI 1.1 to 10.9). CONCLUSIONS: further research is required to obtain an accurate diagnosis of complex factors and dimensions involved in the reproductive health of young people in the country, so as to develop tools to promote a harmonious and responsible sexuality.RESUMENOBJETIVOS: Determinar la prevalencia de embarazos en una población de adolescentes escolares de tres colegios de la ciudad de Cartagena, y estimar su posible asociación con algunas variables sociodemográficas y de conductas sexuales.METODOLOGÍA: Estudio de corte transversal, los datos se obtuvieron por medio de una encuesta realizada a 638 estudiantes adolescentes del sexo femenino. Los datos fueron almacenados y analizados por medio del programa estadístico EPI – INFO versión 3.5.1. RESULTADOS: El 26.2% de las adolescentes ya habían tenido relaciones sexuales al momento de la encuesta, y de estas el 27,5% tuvieron su primera relación sexual a los 15 años. La prevalencia de embarazo de las adolescentes escolares fue de 4,4%. El inicio de vida sexual antes de los 16 años es un factor de riesgo para embarazo en adolescentes (OR 3,4; IC 95% 1,1 – 10,9). CONCLUSIONES: Se requieren mayores investigaciones para obtener un diagnostico preciso de los complejos factores y dimensiones que intervienen en la salud reproductiva de los jóvenes en el país, así como desarrollar herramientas que promuevan una sexualidad armoniosa y responsable.http://www.revistacienciasbiomedicas.com/index.php/revciencbiomed/article/view/4/3Adolescentpregnancy in adolescencefamily planningfamilysexual behavior.
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author Arrieta-Hoyos Jaime Andrés
Ramos-Clason Enrique Carlos
Murillo-María Angélica
Mercado-Ramírez Kelly
Silgado-la Neve Otto
Velásquez-Álvarez Karina
Villadiego-García Vinyelys
spellingShingle Arrieta-Hoyos Jaime Andrés
Ramos-Clason Enrique Carlos
Murillo-María Angélica
Mercado-Ramírez Kelly
Silgado-la Neve Otto
Velásquez-Álvarez Karina
Villadiego-García Vinyelys
Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010
Revista Ciencias Biomédicas
Adolescent
pregnancy in adolescence
family planning
family
sexual behavior.
author_facet Arrieta-Hoyos Jaime Andrés
Ramos-Clason Enrique Carlos
Murillo-María Angélica
Mercado-Ramírez Kelly
Silgado-la Neve Otto
Velásquez-Álvarez Karina
Villadiego-García Vinyelys
author_sort Arrieta-Hoyos Jaime Andrés
title Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010
title_short Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010
title_full Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010
title_fullStr Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of Cartagena. February - june 2010
title_sort prevalence of pregnancies in adolescent students in the city of cartagena. february - june 2010
publisher Universidad de Cartagena
series Revista Ciencias Biomédicas
issn 2215-7840
publishDate 2010-12-01
description OBJETIVE: to determine the prevalence of pregnancies in a population of adolescent students in three schools in the city of Cartagena, and estimate their possible association with sociodemographic characteristics and sexual behaviors.METHODOLOGY: We conducted a cross-sectional study, data were collected through a survey of 638 female adolescent students. Data were stored and analyzed using statistical program Epi Info version 3.5.1.RESULTS: 26.2% of girls had had sex at the time of the survey, and of these 27.5% had their first intercourse at age 15. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy schools was 4.4%. The first sexual intercourse before 16 years is a risk factor for teen pregnancy (OR 3.4, 95% CI 1.1 to 10.9). CONCLUSIONS: further research is required to obtain an accurate diagnosis of complex factors and dimensions involved in the reproductive health of young people in the country, so as to develop tools to promote a harmonious and responsible sexuality.RESUMENOBJETIVOS: Determinar la prevalencia de embarazos en una población de adolescentes escolares de tres colegios de la ciudad de Cartagena, y estimar su posible asociación con algunas variables sociodemográficas y de conductas sexuales.METODOLOGÍA: Estudio de corte transversal, los datos se obtuvieron por medio de una encuesta realizada a 638 estudiantes adolescentes del sexo femenino. Los datos fueron almacenados y analizados por medio del programa estadístico EPI – INFO versión 3.5.1. RESULTADOS: El 26.2% de las adolescentes ya habían tenido relaciones sexuales al momento de la encuesta, y de estas el 27,5% tuvieron su primera relación sexual a los 15 años. La prevalencia de embarazo de las adolescentes escolares fue de 4,4%. El inicio de vida sexual antes de los 16 años es un factor de riesgo para embarazo en adolescentes (OR 3,4; IC 95% 1,1 – 10,9). CONCLUSIONES: Se requieren mayores investigaciones para obtener un diagnostico preciso de los complejos factores y dimensiones que intervienen en la salud reproductiva de los jóvenes en el país, así como desarrollar herramientas que promuevan una sexualidad armoniosa y responsable.
topic Adolescent
pregnancy in adolescence
family planning
family
sexual behavior.
url http://www.revistacienciasbiomedicas.com/index.php/revciencbiomed/article/view/4/3
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