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)

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

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)

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 and Gebremariam Wulie Geremew

PLOS ONE, 2025, vol. 20, issue 8, 1-14

Abstract: 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

Date: 2025
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