Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls and young women in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls and young women in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Abstract Background The response to the COVID-19 pandemic involved various lockdown measures, including school closures, which significantly impacted young populations, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Given the well-known protective effect of regular school attendance on sex...

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Main Authors: Lara Teresa Lüdecke, Björn Ekman, Malachi Ochieng Arunda, Robert Bulamba, Alex Daama, Anna Mia Ekström, Emmanuel Kyasanku, Elin C. Larsson, James Nkale, Jesper Sundewall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Unintended pregnancies
Adolescent girls
Young women
COVID-19
Lockdown
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02045-7
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