Prevalence of teenage pregnancy and associated factors in Uganda: a meta-analysis and systematic review

26 May 20264 min read0 viewsJournal Feed

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Objective Teenage pregnancy is a major public health problem with huge consequences for maternal health and pregnancy outcomes. This calls for a concerted effort from different stakeholders involved in issues of teenagers' sexual reproductive health to achieve the SDG target of 2030 on the reduction of maternal mortality. The objective of this systematic review was to estimate the prevalence of teenage pregnancy and its associated factors in Uganda.
Designs We conducted a systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis standards. Data sources After prospective registration (PROSPERO CRD42023486460), a literature search was conducted in PubMed, African Journals Online and Google Scholar in December 2023. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Observational studies that reported the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among teenagers were included.
Data extraction and synthesis Articles were screened for relevance at the title, abstract and full-text levels by multiple reviewers. The quality of studies was independently appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Any discrepancies were resolved by reaching a consensus.