Socioeconomic inequality in short birth interval in Ethiopia: a decomposition analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Short birth interval, defined as a birth-to-birth interval less than 33 months, is associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. Evidence regarding the association of maternal socioeconomic status and short birth interval is inconclusive. Factors contributing to the socioeconomic inequality of short birth interval have also not been investigated. The current study assessed socioeconomic inequality in short birth interval and its contributing factors in Ethiopia.

Methods

Data from 8448 women collected in the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health survey were included in the study. Socioeconomic inequality in short birth interval was the outcome variable. Erreygers normalized concentration index (ECI) and concentration curves were used to measure and illustrate

SUBMITTER: Shifti DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7542382 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature