A multiscale geographically weighted regression analysis of teenage pregnancy and associated factors among adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Ethiopia using the 2019 mini-demographic and health survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Teenage pregnancy remains one of the major reproductive health problems, especially in sub-Saharan African countries. It can lead to maternal and neonatal complications and social consequences. The proportion of teenage pregnancy differs across regions of Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to determine the spatial variation in determinants of teenage pregnancy among adolescents aged 15-19 years in Ethiopia using the 2019 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS).

Methods

This study included a total weighted sample of 2165 teenage girls aged 15 to 19 years. A mixed-effect binary logistic regression model was employed to consider the hierarchical nature of the DHS data using STATA version 17. Adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals are reported, and a p-value les

SUBMITTER: Tebeje TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11379268 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature