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salud publica mex 2011; 53 (2)

Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of unintented pregnancy among women in rural Bangladesh

Kamal M, Islam A

Language: English
References: 30
Page: 108-115
PDF size: 313.75 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. This paper examines the prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of unintended pregnancy among rural women in Bangladesh. Material and Methods. The study used data from the 2007 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were performed using the data set. Results. Overall, 30.0% of the most recent births were unplanned. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses confirm that age, ever use of contraceptive method, religion and wealth index were important determinants of unintended pregnancy. Pregnancy order appeared as the most single determinant of unplanned pregnancy. Women with fourth or higher order pregnancies were at higher risk (OR=4.31, 95%CI; 4.31-6.56) of unintended pregnancy than those who experienced pregnancy for the first time. Conclusion. Unintended pregnancy is common in rural Bangladesh. Intervention programs regarding reproductive health and services should be undertaken. Awareness should be created to continue the use of modern contraceptive methods to avoid unintended pregnancy.


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