Spatial distribution and determinants of fertility preferences among female adolescents and young adults in Ethiopia
Fertility preferences among female AYAs varied by sociodemographic characteristics, with Somali, Afar, and western Gambella regions showing higher preferences. These findings emphasise the need for context-specific policies and programs that address regional, cultural, and educational disparities. Targeted interventions in rural and underserved regions, coupled with initiatives to enhance education, empower young women, are essential to support informed and autonomous reproductive decision-making among AYAs.
Authors
- Melaku Birhanu Alemu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1768-6689)
- Gizachew Assefa Tessema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4784-8151)
- S. K. Alemu
- Belay Tefera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4070-2010)
- Ammar Bishaw Ebrahim
- Zohra S. Lassi
Institutions
- Curtin University (AU)
- Government of Ethiopia (ET)
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340093
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00