Abstract
Author(s): Sundus Baqir Dawood
Background: Unplanned pregnancy has significant effects on maternal health in multiple women. Unplanned pregnancy, its complications, and negative consequences on maternal health. It has negative social, economic, and health consequences for families. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the Knowing the impact of unplanned pregnancy on the health of multiparous mothers in Basrah hospitals. Methods and Materials: A case-control study design was conducted on (170) multiparous women with unplanned pregnancies. The developed interview questionnaire was used to collect information related to the mother. Three hospitals in Basrah Center, Iraq, served as the study's sites in the period between the 18 of January 2024 to the 25 of January 2024. Results: This study shows the age group (31.8%) from (26-30), most of them in Intermediate school, Housewife, live in Urban areas, with small families have less than seven previous pregnancies, and level of middle Socioeconomic status. indicated that the higher mean score was the previous pregnancy & didn’t use several methods of contraception, they did not have physical pain during the unplanned pregnancy, Significant level at P ≤ 0.05, (b=beta) Regression Coefficient unplanned pregnancy for multiparous women Regression with demographic characteristics. Recommendations: Pregnant women with unexpected pregnancies (UP) showed higher rates of depression symptoms and participated in less healthful behaviors. Healthcare professionals should conduct early UP screenings and deliver health education initiatives to assist women in enhancing their mental and physical well-being.