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This work was carried out to be presented in the V Congress of the Nursing Cuban Society because pregnancy in adolescence is a matter of great concern. It is very important to call the attention of all those persons involved in this kind of situation because of the familial and social consequences. The research was performed at "Dr. Carlos Diez del Ciervo" Hospital during 1989-1990, with 1550 cases and variables considered were: number of deliveries, residential location, and beginning of sexual function. Conclusions and recommendations are included.

The goal of this paper is to provide information about pregnancy in adolescents and to influence those people who have to do with the situation of pregnant adolescents and the family and social consequences. The research was carried out at the Dr. Carlos Diez del Ciervo Hospital from 1989 to 1990. It included 1,500 cases and the variables considered were mothers' age, marital status, number of gestations, number of childbirth, residence and initiation of sexual life. The main findings are stated in detail.