Outcome of Teenage Pregnancy in Security Forces Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia – 2019

Background and Aims Teenage pregnancy is coming up as one of the most important social and public health problems all over the world with a varying prevalence rate. In recent years the incidence is increasing due to early onset of puberty, early sexual activity in girls and relative lack of education on contraceptive methods. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among women who delivered in Security forces hospital Dammam city Saudi Arabia. Also study the effect of teenage pregnancy on the gestational age, premature and low birth weight of the infants, and the obstetric outcome as mode of delivery.