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Delayed motherhood and its determinants among women of reproductive age in five Sub-Saharan African Countries: A multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys (2021–2023)

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  • Yilkal Abebaw Wassie
  • Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu
  • Tsehayu Melak Siyoum
  • Girum Nakie
  • Getasew Kibralew
  • Gebresilassie Tadesse
  • Zemenu Wube Bayleyegn
  • Berihun Agegn Mengistie
  • Gashaw Sisay Chanie
  • Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe
  • Leul Dejene Abate
  • Cherugeta Kebede Asfaw
  • Mequanint Melesse Bicha
  • Agazhe Aemro
  • Gebremariam Wulie Geremew

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Introduction: In recent years, more women have delayed childbearing until their late twenties or early thirties, a time when reproductive potential declines, thereby making conception more challenging with advancing age. While delayed motherhood is widely reported, there is limited research on its underlying causes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Exploring these factors offers valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare providers. Method: This study used the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys (2021–2023) across five Sub-Saharan Africa countries. A weighted sample of 47,439 women of reproductive age were analyzed using Stata 14. The determinants of delayed motherhood were determined using a multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression model. Statistical significance was determined at p-values

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  • Yilkal Abebaw Wassie & Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu & Tsehayu Melak Siyoum & Girum Nakie & Getasew Kibralew & Gebresilassie Tadesse & Zemenu Wube Bayleyegn & Berihun Agegn Mengistie & Gashaw Sis, 2025. "Delayed motherhood and its determinants among women of reproductive age in five Sub-Saharan African Countries: A multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys (2021–2023)," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 20(8), pages 1-14, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0326190
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0326190
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