Purpose Under-five mortality is a key public health indicator, highly responsive to preventive
interventions. While global efforts have made strides in reducing mortality rates in this age …

Background In low-and-middle-income, including Ethiopia, high-risk fertility behavior is a
major public health concern. High-risk fertility behavior has an adverse influence on …

Background Although high-risk fertility behaviors are linked with poor maternal and child
health outcomes, their prevalence remains higher in resource-limited countries and varies …

Background High-risk fertility behaviours including pregnancy early or late in the
reproductive life course, higher parity and short birth intervals are ongoing concerns in Low …

Background Maternal high-risk fertility behaviours (HRFBs) are common in African countries
and can potentially affect child survival. Evidence of the burden of maternal HRFB on under …

Introduction High-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB), including short birth intervals, early or late
childbearing age, and high parity, are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes …

Background The process of childbirth involves significant risks, particularly when certain
high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFBs) are observed. HRFB of birth includes maternal age …

Unwanted pregnancies resulting in detrimental consequences for both the mother and the
child, including low birth weight, pose a remarkable challenge in developing countries …

Background Multiple high-risk fertility behaviours (MHRFBs), including maternal age< 18 or>
34 years old, a birth order 4+, and birth spacing< 24 months, can directly or indirectly affect …

Introduction Currently, the linkage between high-risk fertility behavior of birth and the
occurrence of stunting among children under the age of 5 continues to be a significant public …