What to expect when you want to be expecting: time-to-pregnancy expectations and anticipated worry and help-seeking among a nationally representative survey of women in Uganda
Our study suggests that the clinical threshold for infertility may not align with individuals' expectations and concerns related to delayed childbearing in Uganda. More education about conception and suggested care-seeking timelines, along with early psychosocial support, could help women navigate fertility concerns, especially in cultures where delayed pregnancy leads to stigma and social consequences.
Authors
- Caroline Moreau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8637-6249)
- Haley L. Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0358-3654)
- Linnea Zimmerman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0118-0889)
- Simon P. S. Kibira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7385-423X)
- Fredrick Makumbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6460-7325)
- Suzanne O. Bell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7650-5940)
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Inserm (FR)
- Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie et Santé des Populations (FR)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02148-1
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development