Prevalence and associated factors of Somali teenage pregnancy: a multilevel analysis using the evidence from the demographic and health survey
Abdisalam Hassan Muse
BackgroundTeenage pregnancy is a major public health concern that contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low–income countries. In Somalia, evidence on the prevalence and determinants of teenage pregnancy is limited to a few studies. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among teenagers aged 15–19 years and the factors associated with it.MethodsA secondary analysis of the 2020 Somali Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS) was conducted