Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis
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 Nig...
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| author | Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa Zemenu Tadesse Tessema James Boadu Frimpong Taiwo Oladapo Babalola Bright Opoku Ahinkorah Abdul-Aziz Seidu |
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| 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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| spelling | doaj.art-8bc0247fcec844d499dfd20cc06cc2262022-12-21T17:23:36ZengBMCArchives of Public Health2049-32582022-01-0180111310.1186/s13690-022-00789-3Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysisObasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa0Zemenu Tadesse Tessema1James Boadu Frimpong2Taiwo Oladapo Babalola3Bright Opoku Ahinkorah4Abdul-Aziz Seidu5Department of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-NatalDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Cape CoastInstitute of Governance, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Pan African UniversitySchool of Public Health, University of Technology SydneyCollege of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook UniversityAbstract 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.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-00789-3Adolescent pregnancyNigeriaDHSPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa Zemenu Tadesse Tessema James Boadu Frimpong Taiwo Oladapo Babalola Bright Opoku Ahinkorah Abdul-Aziz Seidu Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis Archives of Public Health Adolescent pregnancy Nigeria DHS Public health |
| title | Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis |
| title_full | Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis |
| title_fullStr | Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis |
| title_short | Spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis |
| title_sort | spatial distribution and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in nigeria a multi level analysis |
| topic | Adolescent pregnancy Nigeria DHS Public health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-00789-3 |
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