Preconception health risk profiles among women planning pregnancy in northern Ethiopia: a latent class analysis
Our study reveals a high baseline level of PCHRs, with all participants exhibiting multiple risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes. The identification of four distinct risk profiles underscores the need for tailored risk-specific interventions, particularly in conflict-affected settings. Our findings point out the need for targeted preconception care and risk stratification in national health strategies to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Authors
- Afework Mulugeta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0707-4363)
- Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9180-6162)
- Zohra S Lassi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5350-6334)
- Andargachew Kassa Biratu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4696-2582)
- Amanuel Gessessew
- Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
- Adigrat University (ET)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106712
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00