Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis.

Bolarinwa, OA; Tessema, ZT; Frimpong, JB; Babalola, TO; Ahinkorah, BO; Seidu, A-A

Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis.

Bolarinwa, OA Tessema, ZT Frimpong, JB Babalola, TO Ahinkorah, BO Seidu, A-A

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Citation:: Archives of Public Health, 2022, 80, (1), pp. 1-13
Issue Date:: 2022-01-27

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dc.contributor.author	Bolarinwa, OA
dc.contributor.author	Tessema, ZT
dc.contributor.author	Frimpong, JB
dc.contributor.author	Babalola, TO
dc.contributor.author	Ahinkorah, BO
dc.contributor.author	Seidu, A-A
dc.date.accessioned	2022-11-30T02:23:03Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-07
dc.date.available	2022-11-30T02:23:03Z
dc.date.issued	2022-01-27
dc.identifier.citation	Archives of Public Health, 2022, 80, (1), pp. 1-13
dc.identifier.issn	0778-7367
dc.identifier.issn	2049-3258
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163867
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health and social phenomenon. However, the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy varies between and within countries. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria. METHODS: Using data from the women's recode file, a sample of 9448 adolescents aged 15-19 were considered as the sample size for this study. We employed a multilevel and spatial analyses to ascertain the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy and its spatial clustering. RESULTS: The spatial distribution of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria ranges from 0 to 66.67%. A high proportion of adolescent pregnancy was located in the Northern parts of Nigeria. The likelihood of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria was high among those who had sexual debut between 15 to 19 years [aOR = 1.49; 95%(CI = 1.16-1.92)], those who were currently married [aOR = 67.00; 95%(CI = 41.27-108.76)], and adolescents whose ethnicity were Igbo [aOR = 3.73; 95%(CI = 1.04-13.30)], while adolescents who were currently working [aOR = 0.69; 95%(CI = 0.55-0.88)] were less likely to have adolescent pregnancy. CONCLUSION: A high proportion of adolescent pregnancy was located in the Northern parts of Nigeria. In addition, age at sexual debut, educational level, marital status, ethnicity, and working status were associated with adolescent pregnancy. Therefore, it is vital to take cognizant of these factors in designing adolescent pregnancy prevention programs or strengthening existing efforts in Nigeria.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	1117 Public Health and Health Services
dc.subject.classification	Public Health
dc.title	Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis.
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health and social phenomenon. However, the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy varies between and within countries. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria. METHODS: Using data from the women's recode file, a sample of 9448 adolescents aged 15-19 were considered as the sample size for this study. We employed a multilevel and spatial analyses to ascertain the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy and its spatial clustering. RESULTS: The spatial distribution of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria ranges from 0 to 66.67%. A high proportion of adolescent pregnancy was located in the Northern parts of Nigeria. The likelihood of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria was high among those who had sexual debut between 15 to 19 years [aOR = 1.49; 95%(CI = 1.16-1.92)], those who were currently married [aOR = 67.00; 95%(CI = 41.27-108.76)], and adolescents whose ethnicity were Igbo [aOR = 3.73; 95%(CI = 1.04-13.30)], while adolescents who were currently working [aOR = 0.69; 95%(CI = 0.55-0.88)] were less likely to have adolescent pregnancy. CONCLUSION: A high proportion of adolescent pregnancy was located in the Northern parts of Nigeria. In addition, age at sexual debut, educational level, marital status, ethnicity, and working status were associated with adolescent pregnancy. Therefore, it is vital to take cognizant of these factors in designing adolescent pregnancy prevention programs or strengthening existing efforts in Nigeria.

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