Adverse birth outcomes and associated factors among adolescent mothers in Nabdam District, Ghana: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Adverse birth outcomes were common among adolescent mothers in the district and were more likely among younger adolescents, those living in disadvantaged subdistricts and those with fewer ANC visits. These findings indicate the urgent need for targeted interventions and support for this vulnerable population, as well as those directed towards improving access to comprehensive prenatal care, promoting proper nutrition during pregnancy and enhancing the overall well-being of adolescent mothers in resource-limited settings, in order to facilitate the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 3.1 and 3.2 on reducing maternal mortality and improving foetal health outcomes.