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Association between teenage pregnancy rates and the age and sex of general practitioners: cross sectional survey in Trent 1994-7
Authors:Hippisley-Cox J  Allen J  Pringle M  Ebdon D  McPhearson M  Churchill D  Bradley S
Institution:Division of General Practice, Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH. julia.hippisley-cox@nottingham.ac.uk
Abstract:This cross-sectional study examined variations in teenage pregnancy rates in the Trent region, UK, and determined possible associations with local general practice characteristics such as the age and sex of the doctors. The study sample included all pregnancies of teenagers, aged 13-19 years, between 1994 and 1997 that resulted in a hospital admission. It also included all 826 general practices in the Trent region between 1994 and 1997. Upon a multivariate analysis, lower teenage pregnancy rates were associated with the presence of a female or young doctor and more nurse time. Practices in deprived areas had higher teenage pregnancy rates. Overall, general practices with female doctors, young doctors, or more nurse time had lower teenage pregnancy rates. These findings may have implications for the mix of health professionals within primary care.
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