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Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy in refugee settlements of northern Uganda post-COVID-19 (2020–2023): a cross-sectional study

2024Open accessGulu University

Abstract

Our study revealed that around 1 in 3 adolescent girls in northern Uganda's refugee settlements experienced pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, with only 1 in 13 currently using modern contraceptives. To address this, targeted strategies by relevant authorities are crucial, including legal actions against sexual abuse, promoting girl child education and enhancing access to long-term contraception to reduce teenage pregnancy and associated health risks in these settings.

Research topics

  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Migration, Health and Trauma

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089361

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