2020
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231012
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Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Abstract: BackgroundUnintended pregnancy has significant consequences for the health and welfare of women and children. Despite this, a number of studies with inconsistent findings were conducted to reduce unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia; unavailability of a nationwide study that determines the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its determinants is an important research gap. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the overall prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its determinants in Ethiopia. MethodsWe searche… Show more

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“…All relevant information from the included studies were extracted independently by two (MA and MAA) of authors after data extraction checklist development. It includes; the last name of the first author, publication year, the region of the study conducted, data collection period, study population, sample size, response rate, and median time of patient delay [ 24 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…All relevant information from the included studies were extracted independently by two (MA and MAA) of authors after data extraction checklist development. It includes; the last name of the first author, publication year, the region of the study conducted, data collection period, study population, sample size, response rate, and median time of patient delay [ 24 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, there is a need for more robust and well-designed studies to have relevant public health intervention. Studies vary depending on the number of participants recruited, the type of design employed and the country in which the study conducted [12,13]. Combined findings of existing studies significantly strengthen the quality of evidences for public health practice.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The prevalence of unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia was 28% and Oromia region (33.8%) accounted the highest prevalence followed by Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s region (30.6%). Satisfying demands for family planning leads to fewer unintended pregnancies, abortions, and child and maternal deaths [ 14 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%