Magnitude of short birth interval and associated factors among reproductive age women at rural Kebeles of Gidan Woreda, North Wollo, Amhara, Ethiopia: A cross sectional study, 2023
Despite public health interventions tried, short birth intervals remain a major issue in Ethiopia due to factors like limited antenatal care, poor knowledge of birth spacing, and low contraceptive use. To address this, improving access to contraception and raising awareness on family planning and antenatal care are crucial.
Authors
- Bogale Molla
- Amira Abdallah
- Gizachew Yilak
- Adem Yesuf
- Jemal Derbew
- Sewnet Azezew
- Getu Engida
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- University of Applied Sciences Worms (DE)
- Boston Applied Technologies (United States) (US)
- Woldia University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2025-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42151
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49