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Data were collected by interviewer\u2010administered questionnaire and record review. Bivariable analysis was used to compare characteristics. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess associations between risk factors and ectopic pregnancy. Adjusted odds ratios (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>s) and 95% confidence interval (CI<\/jats:styled-content>s) were reported.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy were being single (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 5.5; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 2.15\u201314.65), sexual debut at younger than 15\u00a0years (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 36.4; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 2.49\u2013532.49), multiple sexual partners (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 4.8; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 1.76\u201313.36), previous instrumental evacuation of uterus (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 5.8; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 1.20\u201327.99); previous diagnosis of infertility (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 6.1; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 1.36\u201327.28), being uninsured (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 11.8; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 4.23\u201332.74), and condom use (aOR<\/jats:styled-content>, 6.1; 95% CI<\/jats:styled-content>, 1.36\u201327.28).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>Women who were single with early sexual intercourse, multiple partners, instrumental evacuation of the uterus, and diagnosis of infertility were at risk of ectopic pregnancy. 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