Delayed motherhood and its determinants among women of reproductive age in five Sub-Saharan African Countries: A multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys (2021–2023)
This study reveals a significant prevalence of delayed motherhood among women of reproductive age in Sub-Saharan Africa. Major contributing factors include unemployment, poverty, urban residence, limited healthcare access, and community illiteracy. Addressing these disparities requires targeted policies and improved access to education and healthcare services.
Authors
- Agazhe Aemro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0187-5920)
- Laura Abate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9051-9428)
- Gashaw Sisay Chanie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9585-4196)
- Tsehayu Melak Siyoum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6295-3100)
- Girum Nakie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6799-1900)
- Berihun Agegn Mengistie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0628-6164)
- Mequanint Melesse Bicha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3174-7812)
- Getasew Kibralew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2604-7008)
- Yilkal Abebaw Wassie
- Zemenu Wube Bayleyegn
- Cherugeta Kebede Asfaw
- Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu
- Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9752-851X)
- Gebremariam Wulie Geremew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6691-8568)
- Gebresilassie Tadesse
Institutions
- Unity University College (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326190
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.87