Prevalence and factors associated with unintended pregnancy among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa, a multilevel analysis

• Main Authors: Hiwotie Getaneh Ayalew (Author), Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew (Author), Zemenu Tadesse Tessema (Author), Misganaw Gebrie Worku (Author), Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema (Author), Tesfa Sewunet Alamneh (Author), Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale (Author), Yigizie Yeshaw (Author), Adugnaw Zeleke Alem (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Unintended pregnancy predisposes women to unsafe abortion, malnutrition, mental illness, and even death. Though adolescent girls and young women are at higher risk of unintended pregnancy, there is a paucity of evidence in its burden and associated factors in sub-Saharan Africa....