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October 3, 2025Open Access

Multilevel Determinants of Teenage Pregnancies Among Girls Aged 13-19 Years in Rural Uganda: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

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JWJOYCE WAMAKOTE WANDEKARKRonald KookoSKSimon P. S. Kibira

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Overview

Community-based cross-sectional study shows 29% prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Hoima, highlighting key factors influencing risk.

Key Points

  • Teenage pregnancy prevalence is 29%, significantly impacting maternal and child health in Uganda.
  • Key predictors include age, low economic status, multiple sexual partners, and early marriage.
  • Multivariable logistic regression identified significant factors, including educational status and control over sexual health.
  • Expansion of health services and policy reforms are essential to address teenage pregnancy in rural areas.

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WANDEKA et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f46f0e39f13e7fa2cd8https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.30.25337036
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