Factors associated with short birth interval among reproductive-age women in East Africa.

Getayeneh Antehunegn TesemaMaereg WoldeKoku Sisay TamiratMisganaw Gebrie WorkuBezawit Melak FenteSintayehu Simie TsegaAster TadesseAchamyeleh Birhanu Teshale

Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2023)

Nearly one-fifth of births in East Africa had short birth interval. Therefore, it is essential to promote family planning coverage, improve maternal education, and empower women to decrease the incidence of short birth intervals and their effects.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
birth weight
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
healthcare
risk factors
preterm birth
cervical cancer screening
type diabetes
body mass index
physical activity
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss
skeletal muscle