Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy in Somalia: Insights from a Multilevel Analysis of the 2020 Demographic and Health Survey

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The prevalence of adolescent pregnancy in Somalia is notably high at 49.49%, posing significant public health challenges.
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Factors influencing adolescent pregnancy include educational attainment, socioeconomic status, contraceptive intentions, and regional variations.
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Primary education increases the odds of adolescent pregnancy, while higher education and increased wealth are associated with lower odds.
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The absence of intent to use contraceptives significantly impacts adolescent pregnancy rates, highlighting the need for reproductive health education.
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Regional discrepancies in adolescent pregnancy rates across Somalia indicate the importance of tailored strategies to address local sociocultural factors.

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