Prevalence of Unwanted Pregnancy and its Related Demographic Factors in Kurdistan - 2012

Introduction and Aims:
Unwanted pregnancy is associated with induced abortion, Preterm birth and Low birth weight. Also
produce Psychosocial, economic and health consequences for women and families and is considered as an
important problem of Public health. Therefore this study had been conducted with the aim of investigate the
prevalence of unwanted pregnancy and factors related with among women in Kurdistan.
Methods:
In this sectional study, 1134 person participated. In every city sampling ratio had been done in Maternity
hospitals and other obstetric facility centers. Required data collected by interviews. Information analyzed
by using SPSS 11.5 software, Chi-square statistic test and Logistic Regression.
Results:
A significant relationship was found between unwanted pregnancy with age (P<0.001), education levels
(P<0.001), Education levels of spouse (P= 0.003) and methods of contraception (P<0.001). And There
was no significant association with unwanted pregnancy with habitat (P<0.971) and job (P= 0.55). In
Analyzing by Logistic Regression, Those who were older (P =0.001) and those who had lower education
(P= 0.01), being involved in Unwanted pregnancy more. Thus, there is need to raise awareness and give
proper training to women and their partners with broader and more comprehensive programs.
Conclusion:
Older age and lower educational levels were associated with unwanted pregnancy. Therefore, we need a
broader program to raise awareness among women and their partners.

*Corresponding author:
Farnaz Zandvakili, Assistant Professor, Gynecology Department,
Kurdistan University of medical sciences.
Email: dr.f.zandvakili@gmail.com