Prevalence and risk factors of short birth interval in Bangladesh: Evidence from the linked data of population and health facility survey.

ABSTRACT: The Sustainable Development Goals 3 targets significant reductions in maternal and under-five deaths by 2030. The prevalence of these deaths is significantly associated with short birth intervals (SBI). Identification of factors associated with SBI is pivotal for intervening with appropriate programmes to reduce occurrence of SBI and associated adverse consequences. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with SBI in Bangladesh. A total of 5,941 women included in the 2017/18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017/18 and 1,524 healthcare facilities included in the 2017 Bangladesh Health Facility were linked and analysed. The sample was selected based on the availability of the birth interval data between the two most recent subsequent live birth. SBI was defined as an in

SUBMITTER: Islam MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021594 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature