scholarly journals Determinants of short birth interval among ever married reproductive age women: A community based unmatched case control study at Dessie city administration, Northern Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243046
Author(s):  
Habtamu Shimels Hailemeskel ◽  
Tesfaye Assebe ◽  
Tadesse Alemayehu ◽  
Demeke Mesfin Belay ◽  
Fentaw Teshome ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Interval ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age At First Birth ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Short Birth Interval ◽  
Control Study

Background Short birth interval is a universal public health problem resulting in adverse fetal, neonatal, child and maternal outcomes. In Ethiopia, more than 50% of the overall inter birth spacing is short. However, prior scientific evidence on its determinants is limited and even then findings are inconsistent. Methods A community -based unmatched case-control study was employed on 218 cases and 436 controls. Cases were ever married reproductive age women whose last delivery has been in the past five years with birth interval of less than 3 years between the latest two successive live births whereas those women with birth interval of 3–5 years were taken as controls. A multistage sampling technique was employed on 30% of the kebeles in Dessie city administration. A pre-tested interviewer based questionnaire was used to collect data by 16 trained diploma nurses and 8 health extension workers supervised by 4 BSc nurses. The collected data were cleaned, coded and double entered into Epi-data version 4.2 and exported to SPSS version 22. Binary logistic regression model was considered and those variables with P<0.25 in the bivariable analysis were entered in to final model after which statistical significance was declared at P< 0.05 using adjusted odds ratio at 95% CI. Result In this study, contraceptive use (AOR = 11.2, 95% CI: 5.95–21.15), optimal breast feeding for at least 2 years (AOR = 0.098, 95% CI:0.047–0.208), age at first birth <25 years (AOR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.282–0.761), having male preceding child (AOR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.166–0.793) and knowing the duration of optimum birth interval correctly (AOR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.245–0.811) were significant determinants of short birth interval. Conclusion Contraceptive use, duration of breast feeding, age at first birth, preceding child sex and correct understanding of the duration of birth interval were significant determinants of short birth interval. Fortunately, all these significant factors are likely modifiable. Thus, the existing efforts of optimizing birth interval should be enhanced through proper designation and implementation of different strategies on safe breastfeeding practice, modern contraceptive use and maternal awareness about the health merits of optimum birth interval.

scholarly journals Determinants of short birth interval among women in South Gondar, Ethiopia: community-based unmatched case-control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gedefaye Nibret Mihretie ◽  
Fentahun Yenealem Beyene ◽  
Bekalu Getnet Kassa ◽  
Alemu Degu Ayele ◽  
Tewachew Muche Liyeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Birth Interval ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Short Birth Interval ◽  
South Gondar ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background The effect of short birth interval on socio-economic, negative maternal and child health outcomes remains common in developing countries. This study aimed to assess determinants of short birth interval among reproductive age women, who gave birth in health institution for last six-month in South Gondar, Ethiopia 2019. Methods Community-based unmatched case control study design was conducted from February 1 to March 30, 2019. Sample size of 150 was included by simple random sampling technique. The data was collected by semi-structured and pre-tested face to face interviewer-administered questionnaire from selected respondent. The collected data was entered with Epi-Data version 3.1 and analyzed by using SPSS version 23 software. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were used to examine the association. Odds ratio, 95% CI and P-value < 0.05 were used to determine the statistical association. Result The mean age of the respondents was 32.42 (SD ± 5.14) and 35.12 (SD ± 5.86) for cases and controls, respectively. Mothers not used contraceptives (AOR = 6.29, 95% CI (1.95, 20.24)), participants who had ≤2 alive children (AOR = 5.57, 95% CI (1.47, 21.13)), mothers who breast fed less than 24 months (AOR = 3.42, 95% CI (1.38, 8.46)), husband decision on contraceptives utilization (AOR = 2.69,95% CI (1.05,6.88)) and mothers who did not have history of antenatal care follow up (AOR = 3.52, 95% CI (1.27, 9.75)) were associated with short birth interval. Conclusion The optimum birth spacing plays a vital role in decreasing fertility and the morbidity and mortality of mothers and children. Thus, providing health information on the benefit of breast feeding, follow-up of antenatal care during pregnancy, use of contraceptives after delivery and encouraging mothers to make decisions about their own health and use of contraceptives to optimize birth spacing for rural communities.

scholarly journals The Relation of Diabetes Type 2 with Sexual Function among Reproductive Age Women in Iran, a Case-Control Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poorandokht Afshari ◽  
Shiva Yazdizadeh ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
Homayra Rashidi
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Healthy Women ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Control Study

Background.Diabetic patients are at the greater risk of retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and sexual dysfunction compared to the general population.Objective.The aim of this study was to evaluate the sexual dysfunction in type 2 diabetes reproductive age women in Iran.Method.This was a case-control study carried out on 130 women with type 2 diabetes and 130 healthy women. The type 2 diabetes diagnosis was confirmed with abnormal fasting blood sugar, abnormal random blood sugar test, and abnormal level of HbA1C. Eligible women were requested to complete a demographic questionnaire and female sexual function index (FSFI). The chi-square test, independentt-test, and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) were used for analyzing data.Results.Results of this study showed that diabetic women had significantly lower sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, and orgasm and more pain compared to the healthy women (p<0.05). Also diabetic women had lower sexual satisfaction compared to the healthy women (p=0.002). The total score of sexual function was significantly lower in the diabetic women compared to the healthy women (21.25±7.04versus22.43±7.6,p=0.004).Conclusion.Results of this study showed that the score of all dimensions of sexual function in diabetic patients was lower than that in healthy women. Education and counseling about controlling diabetes and sexual function among diabetic women in reproductive age are recommended.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Obstetric Fistula Among Reproductive Age Women in Ethiopia, Community Based, Case Control Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ATAKLTI Weldegebriel Gebertsadik ◽  
Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher Gebrehiwot ◽  
Abraham Aregay Desta ◽  
Kiros Fenta Ajemu ◽  
Asfawosen Aregay Berhe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Obstetric Fistula ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background: Obstetric fistula is major public and reproductive health concerns in Ethiopia .It are most disturbing among all maternal morbidities.Method: A community-based unmatched case control study was conducted from the EDHS, 2016 dataset. All 70 cases and 210 non cases were selected using random number table from the dataset. Reproductive age mothers who had experiencing lifelong obstetric fistula were considered as cases .Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with obstetric fistula at 95% confidence interval. Factors significant at p value of ≤ 0.05 were included into multivariable logistic regression model to generate adjusted odds ratios.Results: The majority of fistula cases were from rural residences. Independent risk factors associated with obstetric fistula included age at first marriage, rural residence, poorest wealth index and decision making for contraceptive use mainly husband partner.ConclusionObstetric fistula is a major public and reproductive health concern in Ethiopia. Majority of women with obstetric fistula were from rural areas. Comprehensive intervention strategies should be in place customized to different government hierarchies (national, regional and district level) including household and individual level interventions for combating obstetric fistula by giving an emphasis on the identified risks.

scholarly journals Early menarche and teenager pregnancy as risk factors for morbid obesity among reproductive-age women: A case-control study

Clinics ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (09) ◽  
pp. 547-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
AG Neves ◽  
KT Kasawara ◽  
AC Godoy-Miranda ◽  
FH Oshika ◽  
EA Chaim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Early Menarche ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Control Study
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