Journal of Women's Health Care
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Asres Bedaso

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• Research Article
  Prevalence of Unplanned Pregnancy and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Antenatal Care at Hawassa City Public Hospitals, Hawassa, SNNPR, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Sosina Mulat, Meron Fekadu, Hiwot Abera, Gezahegn Bekele and Asres Bedaso Sosina Mulat, Meron Fekadu, Hiwot Abera, Gezahegn Bekele and Asres Bedaso
  
  Background: Unplanned pregnancy is a core concept that is used to better understand the fertility of populations and the unmet need for contraception (birth control) and family planning. Unplanned pregnancy mainly results from not using contraception, or inconsistent or incorrect use of effective contraceptive methods. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with unplanned pregnancy among clients attending ANC clinic in Hawassa city public hospitals, Hawassa, SNNPR, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 362 mothers attending ANC in Hawassa city public hospitals. Purposive sampling technique was used to select health facilities. Data were collected through interviewer administered technique using Pre-tested stru.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000387

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