The association between unmet need for contraception and unintended pregnancy among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia.

An unintended pregnancy and the unmet need for contraception remain a major public health issue in Ethiopia. A strong positive association between the unmet need for contraception and unintended pregnancy suggests that interventions targeting the unmet need for contraception could reduce unintended pregnancy. Furthermore, empowering women, promoting a clear fertility goal, and improving men's involvement would reduce unintended pregnancy.