The improvement of maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes is an important part of the sustainable
development goals (SDGs). MCH remains an important issue globally as the SDGs have not yet been achieved in most
countries. Young women in universities are likely to experience unintended pregnancy due to risky sexual behaviors
in tertiary institutions which is characterized by lack of condom and/or contraceptive use and coercion. Pregnant
young women in an academic environment are susceptible to stressors associated with unintended pregnancy and
academic demands of universities. However, very little is known about the stress and coping among young people in
tertiary institutions who get pregnant during the course of their studies and choose to keep the pregnancy
