Unintended Pregnancy in Rural Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Jejaw Melak Melak, Demissie Kaleb Assegid, Tiruneh Misganaw Guadie, Abera Kaleab Mesfin, Tsega Yawkal, Endawkie Abel, Negash Wubshet D., Workie Amare Mesfin, Yohannes Lamrot, Getnet Mihret, Worku Nigusu, Belay Adina Yeshambel, Asmare Lakew, Alemu Hiwot Tadesse, Geberu Demiss Mulatu, Hagos Asebe
Primary Institution: Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and factors associated with unintended pregnancy among rural reproductive age women in Ethiopia?
Conclusion
The study found that the prevalence of unintended pregnancy among rural women in Ethiopia is relatively high at 31.66%.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of unintended pregnancy in rural women was found to be 31.66%.
- Women with no media exposure were 2.67 times more likely to experience unintended pregnancy.
- Women from poor households had 2.4 times higher odds of unintended pregnancy compared to those from rich households.
- Primiparous women had lower odds of unintended pregnancy compared to grand multiparous women.
- Women who did not intend to use contraceptives had lower odds of unintended pregnancy.
Takeaway
Many women in rural Ethiopia are getting pregnant when they didn't want to, which can cause problems for them and their families.
Methodology
The study used data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demography and Health Survey and employed multilevel mixed logistic regression analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data and social desirability in responses.
Limitations
The study may have recall bias as it relies on self-reported data and cannot establish temporal relationships.
Participant Demographics
Participants were rural women aged 15-49, with a mean age of 27.9 years; 59.6% had no formal education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 28.81%, 34.66%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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