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Prevalence and determinants of pregnancy termination in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Henok Kumsa MeikenaEsuyawkal Kasahun MisluMulugeta Wodaje ArageAtitegeb Abera KidieTilahun HailuLebeza Alemu Tenaw
Published in: BMJ open (2024)
One in five women terminated their pregnancies, which is higher than in other sub-Saharan countries. Being a student, irregular menstrual bleeding, early initiation of sexual intercourse and multiple sexual partners were determinants of pregnancy termination. Special attention is needed in avoiding early sexual initiation and in reducing sexual risk behaviours.
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