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Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol

Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biol
Open Access

ISSN: 2375-4508

+44 1478 350008

Soita David

Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Factors Associated with Repeat Childbirth among Adolescent Mothers in Soroti District, Teso Sub-region, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
    Author(s): Posiano Mulalu*, Benon Wanume, Soita David, Dinnah Amongin and Gabriel Julius Wandawa

    The percentage of adolescent mothers aged 15 to 19 years with a repeat childbirth in Uganda (26.1%) is higher than the global estimate (18.5%). Soroti district tops Teso (a region with highest adolescent childbearing rate nationally) in adolescent childbearing. Adolescent Repeat Childbearing (ARC) is associated with poor health outcomes, increased risk of stillbirth, maternal and child mortality, thus a public health concern. The factors associated with, and the burden, of ARC remains unknown in Soroti district. Consequently, interventions which combat ARC in Soroti district have not been informed by empirical data. This study determined the proportion of adolescent mothers with, and factors associated with, repeat childbirth among adolescent mothers in Soroti district. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving mixed methods of data collection. Interviewer-administered .. View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2375-4508.22.10.275

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