Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Hiwot Abera
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, P.O. Box 1560, Hawassa
Ethiopia
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