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Fertility knowledge, contraceptive use and unintentional pregnancy in 29 African countries: a cross-sectional study

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  • Ayodeji Emmanuel Iyanda

    (Texas State University)

  • Barbara J. Dinkins

    (Texas State University)

  • Tolulope Osayomi

    (University of Ibadan)

  • Temitope Joshua Adeusi

    (Center for Gender and Development)

  • Yongmei Lu

    (Texas State University)

  • Joseph R. Oppong

    (University of North Texas)

Abstract

Objectives We examined the association between incorrect knowledge of ovulation and unintentional pregnancy and child among young women in sub-Saharan Africa countries. Methods Using Pearson’s Chi-square, t test, multiple logistic regression, and likelihood ratio test, we analyzed Demographic and Health Survey data (2008–2017) of 169,939 young women (15–24 year). Results The range of prevalence of incorrect knowledge of ovulation was 51% in Comoros and 89.6% in Sao Tome and Principe, while unintentional pregnancy ranged between 9.4% in the Republic of Benin and 59.6% in Namibia. The multivariate result indicates a strong association between incorrect knowledge of ovulation and unintentional pregnancy (OR = 1.17; p

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  • Ayodeji Emmanuel Iyanda & Barbara J. Dinkins & Tolulope Osayomi & Temitope Joshua Adeusi & Yongmei Lu & Joseph R. Oppong, 0. "Fertility knowledge, contraceptive use and unintentional pregnancy in 29 African countries: a cross-sectional study," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 0, pages 1-11.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v::y::i::d:10.1007_s00038-020-01356-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01356-9
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