High-risk fertility behaviours among women of reproductive ages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Prevalence, correlates, and spatial distribution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-risk fertility behaviour remains a major public health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, like other sub-Saharan Africa countries, especially because Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is very high in the country, estimated at 6.6 children. Despite the commendable progress in reducing maternal deaths in the region, sub-Saharan Africa is still lagging very behind compared with other regions. Yet, high-risk fertility behaviours are pivotal to improve maternal and child health. This study aims to assess geographical variations of, and to identify risk factors associated with high-risk fertility behaviours among married women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo using the 2013-14 Demographic and Health Survey.

Methods

Overall, 11,497 married women were selected

SUBMITTER: Tsala Dimbuene Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10019681 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature