Prevalence and regional patterns of short birth intervals among women in Somalia.

ABSTRACT: Short birth intervals (SBI), defined as intervals of less than 33 months between consecutive live births, are a significant public health concern because of their association with adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Somalia has some of the highest maternal and neonatal mortality rates globally, compounded by limited access to family planning services. This study aimed to provide a descriptive analysis of the prevalence and patterns of SBI among Somali women across regions, offering insight into maternal health policies. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. Data from 9288 women aged 15-49 years drawn from the Somali Demographic and Health Survey were analyzed. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the prevalence and distribution of SBI across regions and so

SUBMITTER: Halane S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature