Effects of short inter-pregnancy interval on maternal and perinatal outcomes: A cohort study of pregnant women in a low-income country

Conclusion: Short IPI is associated with anemia in pregnancy in Nigeria. Public health campaigns for improvement in uptake of family planning services and breastfeeding may help reduce the incidence of short IPI and anemia in low income countries.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - July 2, 2020 Category: Rural Health Authors: CC Onwuka EO Ugwu SN Obi CI Onwuka CC Dim GU Eleje EC Ezugwu PU Agu UI Nwagha BC Ozumba Source Type: research