Trends in prevalence and factors associated with unintended pregnancies in Zambia (2001-2018).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unintended pregnancies can pose significant public health concerns for both maternal and child health because of their associated risks and implications. Experience of unintended pregnancies may lead to delay in seeking antenatal care, thus leading to increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Globally, the prevalence of unintended pregnancies has declined. However, the problem remains acute in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was conducted to examine the factors associated with an experience of unintended pregnancy among women of reproductive ages in Zambia.

Methods

This study used secondary data from the Zambia Demographic and Health Surveys (ZDHSs) which were conducted between 2001 and 2018. A pooled weighted sample of 4,090 pregnant women o

SUBMITTER: Sikaluzwe M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10880343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature