Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Unplanned Pregnancy among Unmarried Female Youth (15-24) in Botswana

Kebontse Mabe, University of Botswana
Enock Ngome, University of Botswana

Background: The aim of this study is to determine socio-demographic factors associated with unplanned pregnancy for unmarried female youth of Botswana. Youth have high levels of risk of death due to amplified chances of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Methods: Secondary data from Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (2013) was used. Respondents were asked if she had ever given birth and whether their last pregnancy was planned or unplanned. A weighted sample of 167 unmarried female youth(15-24) were involved. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used. Results: Almost 60% of unmarried female youth in Botswana did not planned for their last pregnancy and was associated with age, religion, employment status, level of education and residence. Conclusion: There are high rates of unplanned pregnancies for unmarried female youth in Botswana. Policy deviations are needed to improve collaboration between unplanned pregnancies among youth. Key words: Unplanned pregnancy, unmarried, youth