A STUDY ON PREGNANT ADOLESCENTS RESIDING IN A GOVERNMENT HOME: COMMON CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR VIEWS ON THE PREGNANCY

Background: Adolescent pregnancy has emerged to be a significant public health and social issue in Malaysia as itsprevalence is increasing in our population.Objectives: This study aimed to identify the common characteristics of pregnant adolescents residing in a governmentshelter home. Their reasons...

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Main Authors: PS Tan, H Tohid, XV Su, KTM Tan, MN Azimah, O Khairani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2012-08-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:http://e-mfp.org/2012v7n1/pdf/pregnant-adolescents.pdf