NDLI: Determinants of high-risk fertility behavior among women of reproductive age in Kenya: a multilevel analysis based on 2022 Kenyan demographic and health survey

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Author	Seifu, Beminate Lemma Tebeje, Tsion Mulat Asgedom, Yordanos Sisay Asmare, Zufan Alamrie Asebe, Hiwot Altaye Kase, Bizunesh Fantahun Shibeshi, Abdu Hailu Sabo, Kebede Gemeda Fente, Bezawit Melak Mare, Kusse Urmale
Abstract	Background Women’s high-risk fertility behavior (HRFB), which is characterized by narrow birth intervals, high birth order, and younger maternal age at birth, have been scientifically reported to have detrimental effects on the mother and child’s health. To date, there has been limited research into the underlying factors contributing to high-risk fertility behavior in Kenya. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify the factors associated with high-risk fertility behavior among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Method The 2022 Kenyan Demography and Health Survey data was used for the current study. This study included 15,483 women of reproductive age. To account for the clustering effects of DHS data and the binary nature of the outcome variable, a multilevel binary logistic regression model was applied. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was reported to declare the statistical significance. In addition, the model that had the lowest deviance was the one that best fit the data. Results The overall prevalence of HRFB among Kenyan women were 70.86% (95%CI = 69.96, 71.40). Women with primary, secondary, and higher educational levels, Protestant and Muslim religion followers, women whose husbands/partners had secondary and higher educational levels, a high household wealth index, ever had a terminated pregnancy, and rural residence, all of these factors were found to be strongly associated with high-risk fertility behavior. Conclusion As per the findings of our study, in Kenya a significant proportion of women has experienced HRFB. This is a matter of concern as it poses a significant challenge to the healthcare system. The high prevalence of HRFB indicates that there is an urgent need to take appropriate measures in order to mitigate its impact. The situation calls for a comprehensive and coordinated approach involving all stakeholders to address this issue effectively. It would benefit policymakers to create programs that consider factors like education, wealth, and residence that make women more susceptible to HRFB. Targeting women living in high HRFB-prevalence areas could help address the root causes of the issue. This approach can alleviate negative impacts and ensure effective and sustainable solutions.
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ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-023-17459-w
Journal	BMC Public Health
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Volume Number	23
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2023-12-15
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Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health High-risk fertility behavior Kenya Multi-level analysis Demographic and health survey Medicine/Public Health
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Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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