Characterization of teenager admitted at gynecological service ( 2011- 2013)

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence is a vital phase in human beings life. Its demographic, cultural, psychosocial and economic importance is recognized requiring to be carefully attended since this is a stage of confrontation to new situations which may affect an individual's life. Among the many factors that threaten the lives of adolescents are risky sexual behaviors, which are the main danger for sexual and reproductive health.
Objective: Characterize teenagers who are admitted to Gynecology Service at "America Arias" Hospital.
Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a sample consisting of 346 adolescents admitted at America Arias University Hospital of Gynecology and Obstetrics from January 2011 to December 2013.
Results: Most hospital admission occurred in 2013. Early initiation of sex, pregnancy and abortion prevailed in adolescence. Pelvic pain and fever were the most frequent causes of admission in the service. Pelvic inflammatory disease and complications of pregnancy termination occupied the top rankings as diagnosis at hospital discharge. Medical treatment predominated and there were no complications in the studied sample.
Conclusions: Adolescence is a very difficult period of life. It is a challenge for the Cuban public health trying to influence every possible way to avoid or achieve a decrease in the morbidity of this age group.