Adolescent pregnancy in Mongolia: Evidence from Mongolia Social Indicator Sample Survey 2013-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health and social concern which pose enormous pregnancy and delivery-related risks for both the mother and their neonate. This study aims to estimate adolescent pregnancy and determine the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Mongolia.

Methods

This study pooled data from 2013 and 2018 Mongolia, Social Indicator Sample Surveys (MSISS). A total of 2808 adolescent girls aged 15-19 years with socio-demographic information were included in this study. Adolescent pregnancy is defined as pregnancy in a female 19 years of age or younger. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Mongolia.

Results

Adolescent pregnancy was estimated at 57.62

SUBMITTER: Bayaraa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10104280 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature