Trends in adolescent motherhood and fertility and related inequalities in the Caribbean 1990-2010
This report provides a descriptive analysis of trends in adolescent fertility and reproductive inequalities in a defined area of the Caribbean region over the period 1990-2010. The main data sources used are decennial censuses, vital registration, and specialized surveys. The core data for the analysis are stored in the MATERNILAC database maintained by CELADE, the Population Division of ECLAC.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | Francis Jones, Jorge Rodriguez Vignoli, Paulo Saad, Valerie E. Nam |
| Page count: | 102 páginas. |
Methods
The study used census data, vital registration, and specialized surveys to analyze adolescent fertility trends. The MATERNILAC database provided core data for the analysis. The study focused on the Caribbean region, specifically examining the ABR, the proportion of adolescents as mothers, and childlessness among female adolescents aged 15-19 years.
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Key Insights
The study area comprises 32 countries, with a total estimated population around 2010 of 8.5 million, of which the female population aged 15-19 years numbered approximately 0.4 million. The adolescent birth rate (ABR) is the main indicator of adolescent fertility, classified as high if greater than 80 births per 1,000 women, medium if 19 to 80 births per 1,000 women, and low if less than 19 births per 1,000 women. The analysis shows declines in the ABR and motherhood among adolescents, with variations in reductions associated with education, residence, and socio-economic status.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | adolescent fertility | birth rate | caribbean | childlessness | education | ethnicity | motherhood | reproductive health | residence | socio-economic status