Spatial variation of short birth intervals and their determinant factors among reproductive women in Ethiopia using a geographically weighted regression model
Gezachew Gebeyehu Arega,
Aweke Abebaw Mitku,
Nuru Mohammed Hussen
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundIn low- and middle-income nations, a significant proportion of maternal and infant deaths are caused by a short birth interval (SBI). In Ethiopia, it is the main factor contributing to maternal and infant mortality. Understanding the spatial distribution of SBIs, i.e., birth intervals of less than 33 months, and the factors that influence them is important for categorizing and promoting targeted interventions. This study used a geographically weighted regression model to evaluate the factors associat… Show more
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