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Abstract
Introduction: Unintended pregnancy is a major public health issue worldwide. An unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that is either unwanted or occurred at an inappropriate time, which may result from non-use of contraceptive methods, incorrect use or discontinuation of contraception. In addition, age, the woman’s low educational and occupational status, age at marriage, previous history of unintended pregnancy, husband’s refusal to use family planning methods, gravidity and parity are factors associated with an unintended pregnancy. Aim of the study: The study was aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of unintended pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Materials and method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized on 1254 pregnant women who were chosen by convenient sample technique. This study was conducted at antenatal clinics of Governmental Hospitals in EL-Mansoura City, Egypt. Results: The prevalence of unintended pregnancy among studied women was (29.1%), of which 229 (18.3%) were mistimed and 136 (10.8%) were unwanted. Age, family size, family income, gravidity, parity, large number of living children and birth spacing were significantly associated with unintended pregnancy. Recommendations: The study recommended the importance of developing educational programs and campaigns especially for rural areas to improve awareness regarding family planning and other co-factors associated with unintended pregnancy.