Best Research Article Award

Awoke Giletew Wondie
Affiliation	Debre Tabor University
Country	Ethiopia
Article Title	The Association Between Unmet Need for Contraception and Unintended Pregnancy Among Reproductive-Age Women in Ethiopia
Publication Year	2021
DOI	10.1177/23992026211033436
Scopus	57215295129
Documents	8
Citations	63
h-index	4
Research Area	Health
Award Category	Best Research Article Award
Event	International Research Awards

The Best Research Article Award recognizes significant scholarly contributions that demonstrate research quality, scientific relevance, methodological clarity, and practical value within a particular academic discipline. The research article The Association Between Unmet Need for Contraception and Unintended Pregnancy Among Reproductive-Age Women in Ethiopia examines an important public health issue involving reproductive intentions, contraceptive accessibility, and unintended pregnancy. [1]

Abstract

This research article examines the association between unmet need for contraception and unintended pregnancy among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Using data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey, the study investigates the relationship between contraceptive needs and pregnancy intentions through statistical analysis. [1]

Keywords

Unmet Need for Contraception, Unintended Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Maternal Health, Ethiopia, Women’s Health, Contraceptive Utilization, Fertility Preferences, Reproductive-Age Women, Women’s Autonomy, Demographic and Health Survey, Public Health, Pregnancy Outcomes.[1]

Introduction

Unintended pregnancy represents an important public health concern because it reflects differences between women’s reproductive intentions and their ability to access appropriate contraceptive methods. Unmet need for contraception occurs when women wish to delay or avoid pregnancy but are not using contraceptive methods. [1]

Scientific Background

The scientific background of the study focuses on reproductive intentions, contraceptive utilization, and the availability of family planning services. Unintended pregnancies may occur when women experience barriers to obtaining or consistently using contraception.[1]

Research Methodology

The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional analytical design using information from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. The analytical sample consisted of 7,590 women who had experienced at least one birth during the five years preceding the survey. [1]

Key Findings

The research reported that 26.6% of births among the study population were unintended, while 26.5% of women had an unmet need for contraception. The multivariable analysis identified a strong association between unmet contraceptive need and unintended pregnancy. [1]

Research Contributions

The article contributes to reproductive health literature by providing population-based evidence on the relationship between unmet need for contraception and unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia. Its use of nationally representative survey data supports an examination of reproductive health conditions across the study population.[1]

Scientific Impact

The research has relevance to public health practice and reproductive health policy because it identifies an important relationship between contraceptive needs and unintended pregnancy. Its findings can inform discussions about improving contraceptive accessibility, strengthening family planning counselling, and supporting women’s participation in reproductive healthcare decisions.[2]

Award Suitability

The publication demonstrates research characteristics relevant to consideration under the Best Research Article Award category of the International Research Awards. These include its focus on an important public health issue, use of nationally representative data, quantitative analytical methodology, and findings with relevance to reproductive healthcare and family planning.[3]

Conclusion

The research article by Awoke Giletew Wondie examines the association between unmet need for contraception and unintended pregnancy among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Through quantitative analysis of national demographic and health survey data, the study identifies a substantial relationship between unmet contraceptive needs and unintended pregnancy. [1]