Trends in teenage motherhood in Ecuador: challenges and inequalities

ConclusionsSocioeconomic inequalities in TM and disadvantageous circumstances at FEHI remained unchanged for 14  years. Some factors are vital for reducing teenage motherhood in Ecuador: gender-equitable economic development, access to comprehensive-sexual education, contraception, health services, and safe abortion.
Source: International Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research