Predictors of birth interval among childbearing-age women in East Africa: Weibull gamma shared frailty model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of 24 months from birth to conception and 33 months from birth to birth interval to reduce the incidence of adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Birth intervals can significantly affect the health of both women and children, impacting them in both the short and long term. Regional-level aggregated data analysis is essential for programs and policy. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the duration of the birth interval and identify the predictors in East Africa.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the Demographic and Health Survey, encompassing a weighted sample of 86,619 women of reproductive age. We employed a Weibull gamma shared frailty model to identify predictors of birth i

SUBMITTER: Alie MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502161 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature