OBJECTIVES: This study described a medical home model for adolescent mothers and their children, and their 1- and 2-year preventive care, repeat pregnancy, and psychosocial outcomes. METHODS: In this prospective, single cohort demonstration project, adolescent mothers (14-18 years old) and their children received care in a medical home. Demographic, medical and social processes, and outcomes data were collected at enrollment through 24 months. Change over time and predictors of repeat pregnancy were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 181 adolescents enrolled, with 79.6% participating for 2 years. At 2 years, 90.2% of children were completely immunized. Children and adolescent mothers met standards for health care visits, and adolescent condom use improved. Rates of cumulative repeat pregnancy were 14.7% and 24.6%, school attendance 77.6% and 68.7%, and employment 21.2% and 32.3% at 1 and 2 years, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A medical home model with comprehensive and integrated medical care and social services can effectively address the complex needs of adolescent parents and their children.
OBJECTIVES: This study described a medical home model for adolescent mothers and their children, and their 1- and 2-year preventive care, repeat pregnancy, and psychosocial outcomes. METHODS: In this prospective, single cohort demonstration project, adolescent mothers (14-18 years old) and their children received care in a medical home. Demographic, medical and social processes, and outcomes data were collected at enrollment through 24 months. Change over time and predictors of repeat pregnancy were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 181 adolescents enrolled, with 79.6% participating for 2 years. At 2 years, 90.2% of children were completely immunized. Children and adolescent mothers met standards for health care visits, and adolescent condom use improved. Rates of cumulative repeat pregnancy were 14.7% and 24.6%, school attendance 77.6% and 68.7%, and employment 21.2% and 32.3% at 1 and 2 years, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A medical home model with comprehensive and integrated medical care and social services can effectively address the complex needs of adolescent parents and their children.
Authors: Trace S Kershaw; Linda M Niccolai; Jeannette R Ickovics; Jessica B Lewis; Christina S Meade; Kathleen A Ethier Journal: J Adolesc Health Date: 2003-11 Impact factor: 5.012
Authors: Elizabeth R Woods; Dawn Obeidallah-Davis; Mollie K Sherry; Sherri L Ettinger; Ephlyn U Simms; Rebecca R Dixon; Sylvia M Missal; Joanne E Cox Journal: Ambul Pediatr Date: 2003 Sep-Oct
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