Unwanted Pregnancy and Associated Factors Among Nigerian Women
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Unwanted pregnancy and associated factors among Nigerian women.
CONTEXT Many Nigerian women experience unwanted pregnancies. To prevent associated health problems, it is important to understand the factors related to unwanted pregnancy in Nigeria. METHODS A community-based survey of 2,978 women aged 15-49 was conducted in eight Nigerian states. Univariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine the incidence of unwant...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Family Planning Perspectives
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0190-3187
DOI: 10.1363/3217506