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    Socio-demographic Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy at Maternity Hospitals Khartoum State, Sudan, 2022.
    (Napata College, 2024-12) Manal Elzein Musa Ismail; Zeinab Abaker Ahmed; Mohamed Idriss Yahia Musa; Egbal Abbashar Algamr; Omer Abdalgabar
    Background: Teenage pregnancy remains an important and complex issue around the world, with reports indicating that Africa compared to other continents. Studies have indicated that key factors such as age, educational level, economic status, and family structure significantly influence teenage pregnancy incidence. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions to reduce teenage pregnancies in the region. Objectives: To study Sociodemographic Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy. Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study carried out in two specialized maternity hospitals in Khartoum State. 240 participants were selected through systematic sampling method. Data were collected using a standardized interview questionnaire, analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25, and presented in tables and figures. Results: The study revealed that a majority of participants got married between the ages of 14-16, with a lower percentage having higher education levels. Only one-third of the participants completed secondary education 45% of participants' parents were divorced, while 8.3% were separated. There was a statistically significant association between education level, family history of teenage pregnancy, and causes of teenage pregnancy (p-value = 0.00). Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is influenced by a complex interplay of socio-demographic factors. Key predictors include age, marital status, education, socio-economic status, contraceptive use, early sexual activity, and community influences.