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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2024

Spatial distribution of teenage pregnancy and its associated factors in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of EDHS 2019.

Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Atalay Liknaw Birhanie, Moges Tadesse Abebe, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Worku Necho Asferie, Anteneh Kassa Yalew, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Fantu Mamo Aragaw

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Meron Asmamaw AlemayehuDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. merryalem101@gmail.com.
Atalay Liknaw BirhanieDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Moges Tadesse AbebeDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Science, Debark University, Debark, Ethiopia.
Werkneh Melkie TilahunDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Worku Necho AsferieDepartments of Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing, College Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Anteneh Kassa YalewDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia.
Muluken Chanie AgimasDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Tigabu Kidie TesfieDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Mekuriaw Nibret AwekeDepartment of Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Fantu Mamo AragawDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

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backgroundOne of the reasons for the high rates of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa is the rising proportion of teenage pregnancy. Preventing teenage pregnancy is critical to meeting sustainable development goal number three which aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births. To support the achievement of this goal, this study aimed to assess the spatial variation and factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Ethiopia using the recent nationally representative data.

methodsA secondary data analysis of the 2019 Ethiopian mini Demographic and Health Survey was conducted with a total weighted sample of 2211 (unweighted 2100) teenagers. The Bernoulli model was fitted using SaTScan version 9.6 to identify hotspot areas and the geospatial pattern and prediction of teenage pregnancy were mapped using ArcGIS version 10.7. A multilevel logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with teenage pregnancy among teenagers. Adjusted OR with 95% CI was calculated and variables having a p-value less than 0.05 were statistically significant factors of teenage pregnancy.

resultThe prevalence of teenage pregnancy among adolescents aged 15-19 years in Ethiopia was 12.89% (95% CI: 11.56%, 14.36%). The SaTScan analysis identified a primary cluster in the Gambella region of Ethiopia (log-likelihood ratio = 14.02, p < 0.001). A high prevalence of teenage pregnancy was observed in Somalia, Afar, Gambella, and the southern part of the Oromia regions of Ethiopia. Age, educational status- primary and secondary, religion- protestant, having television, contraceptive knowledge, household head-female, and region- Small peripheral were significant determinants of teenage pregnancy.

conclusionThe spatial distribution of teenage pregnancy in Ethiopia was nonrandom. Age, educational status, religion, having television, contraceptive knowledge, sex of household head, and region were significant determinants of teenage pregnancy. Therefore, concerned government bodies and other stakeholders should organize periodic educational campaigns and youth-friendly reproductive health services. Collaboration between healthcare professionals, and religious and community leaders could also form a strategic partnership that makes interventions more comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and effective in reducing teenage pregnancy.

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EDHSEthiopiaMultilevel analysisSpatial analysisTeenage pregnancy

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