Adolescents' perceptions and experiences of pregnancy in refugee and migrant communities on the Thailand-Myanmar border: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Carine Asnong (Author), Gracia Fellmeth (Author), Emma Plugge (Author), Nan San Wai (Author), Mupawjay Pimanpanarak (Author), Moo Kho Paw (Author), Prakaykaew Charunwatthana (Author), François Nosten (Author), Rose McGready (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Adolescent pregnancy remains a global health concern, contributing to 11% of all births worldwide and 23% of the overall burden of disease in girls aged 15-19 years. Premature motherhood can create a negative cycle of adverse health, economic and social outcomes for young women,...