Advanced maternal age increases the risk of adverse neonatal outcomes: a comparative study in Ethiopia
Advanced maternal age was significantly associated with increased ANOs, particularly preterm birth, and large for gestational age. To mitigate these risks, there is a need for strategy development that creates awareness on the advantages of achieving the desired number of children during early adulthood, alongside strengthening risk-based antenatal care in Ethiopia.
Authors
- Bezawit Abeje Alemayehu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5851-3667)
- Amanuel Tebabal Nega
- Belda Negesa Beyene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0586-0080)
- Wondu Feyisa Balcha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7639-3363)
- Eden Asmare Kassahun
- Addishiwot Fantahun
- Fentahun Alemnew Chekole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3804-2607)
- Kebede Feyisa Adugna
- Zigijit Azene
- Simachew Animen Bante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7143-635X)
- Alemwork Abie Getu
- Amlaku Mulat Awoke
- Lewegneh Wegayehu Tessema
- Yonas Abebe
- Wondimagegn Genaneh Shiferaw
- Luel Deribe
- Solomon Medina Megule
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Bule Hora University (ET)
- Tikur Anbessa Hospital (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- Shell (Netherlands) (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08316-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- Addis Ababa University