Exploring the association between unintended pregnancies and unmet contraceptive needs among Ugandan women of reproductive age: an analysis of the 2016 Uganda demographic and health survey

Unintended pregnancy and unmet contraceptive needs pose significant public health challenges, particularly in developing nations, where they contribute to maternal health risks. While previous research has explored determinants of unintended pregnancies, there remains a gap in understanding the asso...

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Published in:BMC pregnancy and childbirth 2024-02, Vol.24 (1), p.117-117, Article 117
Main Authors: Asrat, Daniel, Copas, Andrew, Olubukola, Adesina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Birth control
Births
Child mortality
Children & youth
Childrens health
Contraception
Contraception Behavior
Contraceptive Agents
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demography
Economic development
Empowerment
Families & family life
Family planning
Family Planning Services
Female
Fertility
Health surveys
Humans
Infant mortality
Maternal & child health
Maternal mortality
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Unplanned
Reproductive health
Sex crimes
Sustainable development
Trends
Uganda
Unintended/Unwanted/Unplanned pregnancy
Unmet need for contraception
Womens health
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Summary:Unintended pregnancy and unmet contraceptive needs pose significant public health challenges, particularly in developing nations, where they contribute to maternal health risks. While previous research has explored determinants of unintended pregnancies, there remains a gap in understanding the association between unplanned pregnancies and unmet contraceptive needs among Ugandan women of reproductive age. This study aimed to assess unmet contraceptive needs and their correlation with unintended pregnancies and other factors in Uganda, utilizing a nationally representative sample. Data was extracted from the 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS), a cross-sectional survey conducted in the latter half of 2016. The study encompassed 18,506 women aged 15-49 with a history of at least one prior pregnancy. The primary outcome variable was the planning status of the most recent pregnancy, while the principal independent variable was unmet contraceptive need. Additional variables were controlled in the analysis. Data analysis was performed using STATA version 17, involving descriptive analysis, cross-tabulation, chi-square testing, and logistic regression. Statistical significance was set at p 
ISSN:1471-2393
1471-2393
DOI:10.1186/s12884-023-06222-z