Abstract
Highlights
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Adolescent girls follow pathways to pregnancy that occur within or outside union.
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Within-union pathways stemmed from peer-led, parent-led, or arranged unions.
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An outside-union pathway stemmed from romantic relationships and unprotected sex.
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Social norms, poverty, and lack of SRH information and services were key drivers.
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Program and policy responses should be aligned to girls' pathways.