The prevalence and causes of unwanted pregnancy among Woldia university undergraduate female students: Implications for psychosocial intervention

Pages: 426-429
Wossen Ayalew Tegegne (College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia)

Globally Unwanted pregnancy is a health related problem that affects girls, their families and social order. Of an estimated 210 million pregnancies that take place in the world each year, 38% are unwanted, out of which 22% end up with abortion. Unwanted pregnancy among teenagers is a serious risk health related problem in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and causes of unwanted pregnancy in Woldia University. 121 graduating class of technology Faculty, students was selected by using availability (convenient) sampling techniques. Questionnaire having both open ended and close ended items was developed and administrated for participants. The research was mixed in its nature, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The findings of this survey indicated that the bulk of the respondents were using whatever type of contraceptive methods like condom and oral contraceptives. Majorities of them used their allies as the major source of data. From the participants of this study, the majority of them have been fraught. Drinking alcohol and peer pressure were mentioned as a major cause of unwanted pregnancy. The majority of students have experienced an unwanted pregnancy in their campus life, but too little attention given by the university. Thus, university gender directorate office, student union, spiritual leadership, student dean and counselors should work together to minimize the trouble.