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Title: Prevalence and Predictors of Unintended Births in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Pooled Analysis of 27 Nationally Representative Surveys
Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis
Publication Year: 2021
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Abstract: Rates of unintended births (UIBs) are disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where the capacity to provide care to unexpected mothers and their offspring is often lagging. To decrease the prevalence of UIBs and their negative impacts on children, women, families, communities, and health systems of developing nations, global health stakeholders must understand the characteristics of a woman's life in these regions that increase her risk for UIBs. This project identified and analyzed predictors of UIBs in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and South-East Asia among all women of reproductive age. It built on findings from previous studies while also testing novel determinants in predictive models. The overall goal was to add to the conceptual understanding of sociodemographic, interpersonal, and family dynamic situations that predispose a woman to UIBs while factoring out overly specific regional influences. This can guide future research and inform public health practice in regions where comprehensive and context-specific studies on UIBs have not yet been done.
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Authors: Woytowich, Daniel John
Institution: The Claremont Graduate University
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Pages: 1-70
Data Collections: IPUMS Global Health - DHS
Topics: Poverty and Welfare, Reproductive and Sexual Health
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