Birth Spacing of Pregnant Women in Nepal: A Community-Based Study

Frontiers in Public Health

Rajendra Karkee¹ 

关键词: fertility control;    birth interval;    birth spacing;    Nepal;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2016.00205

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundOptimal birth spacing has health advantages for both mother and child. In developing countries, shorter birth intervals are common and associated with social, cultural, and economic factors, as well as a lack of family planning. This study investigated the first birth interval after marriage and preceding interbirth interval in Nepal.

【 授权许可】

CC BY