Association between teenage pregnancy rates and the age and sex of general practitioners: cross sectional survey in Trent 1994-7.
BMJ
; 320(7238): 842-5, 2000 Mar 25.
Article
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| ID: mdl-10731180
ABSTRACT
PIP: This cross-sectional study examined variations in teenage pregnancy rates in the Trent region, UK, and determined possible associations with local general practice characteristics such as the age and sex of the doctors. The study sample included all pregnancies of teenagers, aged 13-19 years, between 1994 and 1997 that resulted in a hospital admission. It also included all 826 general practices in the Trent region between 1994 and 1997. Upon a multivariate analysis, lower teenage pregnancy rates were associated with the presence of a female or young doctor and more nurse time. Practices in deprived areas had higher teenage pregnancy rates. Overall, general practices with female doctors, young doctors, or more nurse time had lower teenage pregnancy rates. These findings may have implications for the mix of health professionals within primary care.
Palavras-chave
Adolescent Pregnancy; Adolescents; Adolescents, Female; Age Factors; Cross Sectional Analysis; Delivery Of Health Care; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Europe; Fertility; Fertility Measurements; Health; Health Personnel; Northern Europe; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy Rate; Reproductive Behavior; Research Methodology; Research Report; United Kingdom; Youth
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Médicos de Família
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Médicas
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Gravidez na Adolescência
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Reino Unido