BMC Public Health
Spatial and multilevel analysis of factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Somalia: evidence from the Somali health and demographic survey data
Abstract Background Teenage pregnancy is a global public health priority, yet evidence from fragile and post-conflict states remains sparse. In Somalia, adolescent fertility significantly hinders progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, and 5. This study aimed to determine the spatial variation and multilevel determinants of teenage pregnancy to provide a geographic roadmap for targeted interventions. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS) …