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September 10, 2025Open Access

Unintended pregnancy among women in Nepal: Socioeconomic, fertility, and contraceptive determinants from the 2022 NDHS

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ASAisha SiddiqueTNTowhida NasrinMMMaliha Mehzabeen

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals 27.9% unintended pregnancy rate in Nepalese women, pointing to unmet contraceptive needs.

Key Points

  • Unintended pregnancy prevalence was 27.9%, predominantly affecting women with lower education and wealth levels.
  • The strongest predictor for unintended pregnancies was having an unmet need for contraception, with an adjusted odds ratio of 14.05.
  • Age and regional disparities were significant, with the highest rates noted in Karnali Province at 38%.
  • Improving access to family planning services and addressing systemic barriers is essential for better reproductive health outcomes.

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Siddique et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7fe54b1d3bfb60fa47dhttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.27.25334549
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