Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Dec 2011
Teenage pregnancy and the influence of paternal involvement on fetal outcomes.
We sought to assess the impact of paternal involvement on adverse birth outcomes in teenage mothers. ⋯ Lack of paternal involvement is a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes among teenage mothers; risks are most pronounced among African-American teenagers. Our findings suggest that increased paternal involvement can have a positive impact on birth outcomes for teenage mothers, which may be important for decreasing the racial disparities in infant morbidities. More studies assessing the impact of greater paternal involvement on birth outcomes are needed.
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Dec 2011
Advance provision of emergency contraception in an urban pediatric emergency department.
To assess whether a policy and educational intervention in an urban, pediatric emergency department (ED) increases advance provision of emergency contraception (EC) to patients. ⋯ Despite a policy and an educational intervention for providers, little change occurred in advance EC prescribing in an urban, pediatric ED. Additionally, many providers were not documenting last unprotected sexual intercourse, potentially missing an opportunity to treat patients with EC at the time of their visit.