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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Teenage Pregnancy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel Modified Poisson Regression Analysis

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  • Melkamu Aderajew Zemene
  • Belete Achamyelew Ayele
  • Edgeit Abebe Zewde
  • Tigist Yismaw Yimer
  • Habtamu Shimels Hailemeskel
  • Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh

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In sub-Saharan African countries, teenage pregnancy received less attention and weak policy responses, and the pooled prevalence of teenage pregnancy is not yet studied. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and determinants of teenage pregnancy in sub-Saharan African countries. A total weighted sample of 96,185 teenage girls were included in the study. A multilevel modified poison regression analysis model was fitted to identify factors associated with teenage pregnancy. Finally, the Adjusted Prevalence Odds Ratio (APOR) with its 95% confidence interval was reported. Statistical significance was declared at p -value

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  • Melkamu Aderajew Zemene & Belete Achamyelew Ayele & Edgeit Abebe Zewde & Tigist Yismaw Yimer & Habtamu Shimels Hailemeskel & Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh, 2024. "Prevalence and Associated Factors of Teenage Pregnancy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel Modified Poisson Regression Analysis," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(2), pages 21582440241, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:2:p:21582440241248899
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241248899
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