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Article
Date of Original Version
2008
Abstract
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine whether a history of unplanned pregnancy was a risk factor for a subsequent unplanned pregnancy.
Study Design: We analyzed 542 women aged 14-35 years, enrolled in Project PROTECT, a randomized clinical trial to promote dual-method contraception use to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy. Predictors of unplanned pregnancy were assessed by comparing women with and without a history of unplanned pregnancy.
Results: More than 1 in 5 women (22.5%) experienced an unintended pregnancy. History of an unintended pregnancy was a predictor of unintended pregnancy (adjusted odds ratio, 1.91; 95% confidence interval, 1.09-3.34). Other factors that were significantly associated with unplanned pregnancy included young age and low educational status.
Conclusions: Future efforts should focus on bridging the gap between identifying risk factors for unplanned pregnancy and interventions aimed at reducing the incidence in high-risk groups.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Kuroki, L. M., Allsworth, J. E., Redding, C. A., Blume, J. D., & Peipert, J. F. (2008). Is a previous unplanned pregnancy a risk factor for a subsequent unplanned pregnancy? American Journal of Obsetrics and Gynecology, 199(5), 517.e1-517.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.03.049
Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2008.03.049
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