The magnitude of short interpregnancy intervals and associated factors among women who delivered in North Wollo Zone public hospitals, northeastern Ethiopia, 2023: A facility-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal and child mortality rates remain a serious public health challenge in Ethiopia. Short interpregnancy intervals are known to negatively impact perinatal and child health; therefore, improving this practice is a key strategy to reduce mortality and adverse outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the extent of short intervals between pregnancies and the factors associated with them among women who gave birth at public hospitals in the North Wollo Zone of northeastern Ethiopia in 2023.

Design

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the North Wollo Zone of northeastern Ethiopia in 2023.

Methods

This study was conducted on mothers who delivered at public hospitals in the North Wollo Zone of northeastern Ethiopia. The study

SUBMITTER: Arage MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574902 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature