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SynthesisReproductive health2024

Magnitude, determinants, and complications of short inter pregnancy intervals among pregnant mothers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gizachew Yilak, Biruk Beletew Abate, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Eyob Shitie Lake, Mulat Ayele, Alemayehu Sayih Belay, Befkad Derese Tilahun

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Gizachew YilakDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia. gyilak9@gmail.com.
Biruk Beletew AbateDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Alemu Birara ZemariamDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Addis Wondmagegn AlamawDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Eyob Shitie LakeDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Mulat AyeleDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Alemayehu Sayih BelayDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia.
Befkad Derese TilahunDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, P.O.Box: 400, Woldia, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

introductionMaternal and child mortality remains a major public health concern in Ethiopia. Improving the practice of short inter-pregnancy intervals is a key strategy to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality. Several primary studies conducted in Ethiopia have revealed the practice short inter-pregnancy interval. However, inconsistencies among these studies have been observed, and no review has been conducted to report the combined magnitude, determinants, and complications. Therefore, this review aims to estimate the national magnitude, determinants, and complications of short inter-pregnancy intervals among pregnant mothers in Ethiopia.

methodsFollowing the PRISMA standards, we systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed articles from PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar that investigated the magnitude, determinants, and complications of a short inter-pregnancy interval. The Q and I

resultsThe analysis included a total of twenty-six studies. The pooled magnitude of a short inter-pregnancy interval in Ethiopia was found to be 44.054% (95% CI 32.735-55.372; I

conclusionA substantial number of women in Ethiopia continue to have a short inter-pregnancy interval. To address this issue, it is crucial to focus on empowering women through education and raising awareness about the importance of spacing pregnancies adequately. Efforts should be made to improve breastfeeding practices, promoting the recommended duration of at least 24 months.

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Birth IntervalsEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaternal MortalityMothersPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPrenatal CareEthiopiaInter pregnancy intervalPregnancy intervalShort pregnancy interval

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PMCPMC11580512

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