Spatial variation of short birth interval in the Asia-Pacific region
Problem or Issue - SBI is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and child health outcomes such as gestational diabetes and maternal anemia, preterm birth and low birth weight. What is already known? - Previous studies have investigated spatial variations in SBI within specific countries in the Asia-Pacific region. However, they do not provide data on broader geographical areas across the region. What this paper adds? - Using nationally representative data, our study conducted a comprehensive spatial analysis of SBI in eight Asia-Pacific countries. The findings reveal wide-ranging geographical variations in SBI, helping policymakers implement targeted interventions and prioritise high-risk areas.
Authors
- Desalegn Markos Shifti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6638-6194)
- Md Nuruzzaman Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4550-4363)
- M. P. Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9559-5830)
- Tanmay Bagade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2536-2537)
- Addisu Shunu Beyene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0774-7708)
- Catherine Chojenta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2541-4491)
- Jessica R. Botfield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6157-9739)
- Janet Dzator (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9866-6323)
Institutions
- Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (BD)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Midwifery
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2025.104583
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00