Short interpregnancy interval and its predictors in Ethiopia: implications for policy and practice

20228 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Kalayu Brhane Mruts · Debre Berhan University

Gizachew Assefa Tessema · University of Adelaide

Nigussie Assefa Kassaw · Addis Ababa University

Amanuel Tesfay Gebremedhin · Curtin University

Jane Scott · Curtin University

Gavin Pereira · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Abstract

the incidence of short IPI in Ethiopia was considerable. Sociodemographic and health service-related factors determine the short IPI. Hence, considering the immediate and long-term health and socioeconomic consequences of short IPI, the Ethiopian government should implement holistic and multisectoral interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive Health and Contraception Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pan African Medical Journal

Volume 42, pp. 199-199

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.42.199.35082

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.60