Abstract:
Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is a worldwide issue raising concerns for all who are interested in
the health and well-being of women and their children. It carries major health and social issues with
medical and psychosocial consequences for both women and society in general. Despite the issue is
widespread, no prior research has been done in Woliso district.
Objectives: To assess the magnitude of teenage pregnancy and its associated factors among pregnant
women attending antenatal care in public health facilities, Woliso district, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2023.
Methods: A health facility-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from April 1-30/2023
among. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 341 pregnant. Data were
collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and entered by using Epinfo version 7.2.5.
Independent variables with p-values < 0.25 in bivariable analysis were transferred to multivariable in
bivariate logistic regression model. Adjusted odds ratio with its 95 % confidence interval was
reported, and the p-value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistically significant in the multivariable
model.
Result: Out of total of study participants 324 women completed the interviews giving a response rate
of 95%. Magnitude of teenage pregnancy was 62 (19.1%) [95% CI: 15-24%]. Multiple partner (AOR
= 5.204 (95%CI: 2.098-12.908), know time of taking emergency contraceptive (AOR = 3.795
(95%CI: 1.203-11.970), women who not discuss Sexual and reproductive health issues with parents
(AOR = 2.7 (95%CI: 1.385- 5.265), and being active on social media (AOR = 3.565 (95%CI: 1.692-
7.509) were significantly associated with teenage pregnancy.
Conclusion and Recommendation: The magnitude of teenage pregnancy was high and multiple
partners, time of taking emergency contraceptive, parents discuss Sexual and reproductive health
issues, and active on social media were found strong factors associated with teenage pregnancy.
Health facilities managers and health care providers have to work hard together to reduce teenage
pregnancy.
