Repercussions on the health of adolescent women due to early pregnancy: a narrative review

Abstract

Objective: To discuss, from a theoretical reflection, the repercussions on the health of adolescent women due to early pregnancy. Methods: This is a qualitative, descriptive study of the theoretical-reflective type developed from the narrative review approach with national and international scientific articles available in the LILACS, PUBMED and SciELO databases. Results: Among the repercussions resulting from teenage pregnancy that women may be exposed to, it was identified: obstetric complications, unsafe abortion, hypertensive syndromes and depressive conditions. In addition, sociodemographic issues, early onset of sexual life and lack of reproductive planning are among the factors associated with the occurrence of teenage pregnancy. Conclusion: The findings in the literature point to a slight fall in teenage pregnancy in Brazil, but the numbers are still high. Despite the understanding of health professionals about the importance of sex education programs for families, there is still an lack of efficient reception for young people.