Spatial distribution and predictors of early childbearing among Ethiopian women: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

Spatial distribution and predictors of early childbearing among Ethiopian women: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

Abstract Background Age at first birth is a crucial factor in understanding fertility patterns within a population. Ethiopia reports high rates of maternal and child mortality alongside elevated fertility levels. Early childbearing is associated with increased health risks for both mothers and infan...

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Main Authors: Amare Teshome Tefera, Fanuel Gashaw, Martha Solomon, Nebiyu Bekele, Shegaye Shumet, Tigist Mulugeta, Araya Mesfin Nigatu, Solomon Gedlu Nigatu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Early childbearing
Age at first birth
Teenage pregnancy
Spatial distribution
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07758-y
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