Effects of short inter-pregnancy/birth interval on adverse perinatal outcomes in Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Short inter-pregnancy or birth interval is associated with an increased risk of
adverse perinatal outcomes. However, some emerging evidence questions this association …
adverse perinatal outcomes. However, some emerging evidence questions this association …
[HTML][HTML] Short birth interval in the Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Short birth interval is associated with an increased risk of adverse health
outcomes for mothers and children. Despite this, there is a lack of comprehensive evidence …
outcomes for mothers and children. Despite this, there is a lack of comprehensive evidence …
Spatial distribution and determinants of high-risk fertility behavior among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia
Background In low-and-middle-income, including Ethiopia, high-risk fertility behavior is a
major public health concern. High-risk fertility behavior has an adverse influence on …
major public health concern. High-risk fertility behavior has an adverse influence on …
[HTML][HTML] Decomposing the gap in intimate partner violence between Scheduled Caste and general category women in India: An analysis of NFHS-5 data
Scheduled Caste (SC) women, one of India's most oppressed and neglected population
groups, are the most vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV, on the other hand, is …
groups, are the most vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV, on the other hand, is …
[HTML][HTML] Exclusive use of hygienic menstrual absorbents among rural adolescent women in India: A geospatial analysis
Objectives Poor menstrual hygiene can contribute significantly to female morbidity, yet the
use of hygienic absorbents during menstruation is considerably low among rural adolescent …
use of hygienic absorbents during menstruation is considerably low among rural adolescent …
Suboptimal birth spacing practice and its predictors among reproductive-age women in Sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel mixed-effects modeling with robust …
Background Despite the availability of exempted family planning services, a significant
proportion of women in African countries continue to experience inadequately spaced …
proportion of women in African countries continue to experience inadequately spaced …
Wealth-based disparities in the prevalence of short birth interval in India: insights from NFHS-5
Background Short birth interval (SBI) has profound implications for the health of both
mothers and children, yet there remains a notable dearth of studies addressing wealth …
mothers and children, yet there remains a notable dearth of studies addressing wealth …
[HTML][HTML] Ensemble learning to predict short birth interval among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: evidence from EDHS 2016–2019
JM Kelkay, DS Anteneh, HD Wubneh… - BMC Pregnancy …, 2025 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background A birth interval of less than 33 months was considered short, and in low-income
countries like Ethiopia, a short birth interval is the primary cause of approximately 822 …
countries like Ethiopia, a short birth interval is the primary cause of approximately 822 …
Factors affecting birth interval among mothers in Dabat district, Amhara Regional state, Northwest Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study, 2022
AA Gelagay, AG Worku, DT Bashah, NB Tebeje… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Introduction Birth interval is the time period from live birth to a successive pregnancy or
successive live birth which is the recommended to be at least 2 years or at least 33 months …
successive live birth which is the recommended to be at least 2 years or at least 33 months …
Magnitude of Short Birth Interval and Associated Factors among Reproductive age Women at Rural Kebeles of Gidan Woreda, North Wollo, Amhara, Ethiopia: a Cross …
B Molla, G Yilak, A Abdallah, J Derbew, S Azezew… - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
Introduction Short birth intervals are associated with negative health outcomes for neonates,
infants, and mothers. However, prior studies have not explored the extent of this issue and …
infants, and mothers. However, prior studies have not explored the extent of this issue and …