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Factors Influencing High-Risk Fertility Practices Among Women of Reproductive Age in Zambia: A Multilevel Analysis of the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey

2026-01-25 sexual and reproductive health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundHigh-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB) remain a public health concern in Zambia due to their association with maternal and newborn complications. Despite improvements in reproductive health services, updated national evidence on the magnitude and determinants of HRFB is limited. This study used data from the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) to estimate the prevalence of HRFB and identify associated factors among women of reproductive age. MethodsA cross-sectional analysi...

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