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Prevalence and factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in South Africa: Evidence from the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey.

20241 citationOpen accessUniversity of Pretoria

Abstract

We report a high prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of reproductive age in South Africa. We recommend addressing factors such as maternal age and currently/formerly living with a man within interventions to reduce the burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes in South Africa.

Research topics

Migration, Health and Trauma
Global Maternal and Child Health
COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction

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DOI: 10.7196/samj.2024.v114i16b.1241

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