Individual and community level factors associated with unintended pregnancy among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

This study examined unintended pregnancy among 1,122 pregnant women in Ethiopia using data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. Nearly 30% of pregnant women experienced unintended pregnancies, with about 20% mistimed and 9% unwanted. Factors associated with higher risk included having multiple children and wanting no more children, while husband's polygamy, lack of women's autonomy, and living in certain regions (Afar and Somali) showed lower risk. The findings highlight the need for targeted reproductive health policies and programs.

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