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Prevalence and associated factors of Somali teenage pregnancy: a multilevel analysis using the evidence from the demographic and health survey

  • By

  • Hamse Adam Abdi

  • Hamse Arab Ali

  • Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuh

  • Abdisalam Hassan Muse

  • May 13, 2026

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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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Prevalence and associated factors of Somali teenage pregnancy: a multilevel analysis using the evidence from the demographic and health survey

  • by Hamse Adam Abdi, Hamse Arab Ali, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuh, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

  • May 13, 2026

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