[PDF][PDF] Optimum birth interval (–months) may reduce the risk of undernutrition in children: A meta-analysis

J Ntambara, W Zhang, A Qiu, Z Cheng… - Diet and nutrition for non …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Background: Although some studies have highlighted short birth interval as a risk factor for
adverse child nutrition outcomes, the question of whether and to what extent long birth …

[HTML][HTML] Optimum birth interval (36–48 months) may reduce the risk of undernutrition in children: A meta-analysis

J Ntambara, W Zhang, A Qiu, Z Cheng, M Chu - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Although some studies have highlighted short birth interval as a risk factor for
adverse child nutrition outcomes, the question of whether and to what extent long birth …

Effects of short birth interval on child malnutrition in the Asia‐Pacific region: Evidence from a systematic review and meta‐analysis

MN Khan, ML Harris, TA Hassen… - Maternal & Child …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Child malnutrition remains a significant concern in the Asia‐Pacific region, with short birth
intervals recognised as a potential risk factor. However, evidence of this association is …

[HTML][HTML] Birth interval and childhood undernutrition: Evidence from a large scale survey in India

HS Chungkham, H Sahoo, SP Marbaniang - Clinical Epidemiology and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The study of birth interval is important for maternal and child health. The long
birth interval is favorable for maternal, child health, and nutritional outcomes. The present …

[PDF][PDF] Birth Interval and its Association With Adverse Childhood Nutritional Outcomes Among Under-Five Children in Bangladesh: A Longitudinal Study

SMM Kamal, M Moniruzzaman - Journal of Nepal Paediatric …, 2021 - researchgate.net
Introduction: Short birth spacing is reported to have health consequences for both mother
and child. This study aims to examine the effect of short birth interval on nutritional outcomes …

[HTML][HTML] While inadequate birth interval becomes detrimental to health & nutritional outcome in infant and under-five year children; a systematic review through BLR …

T Das, TB Roy - Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective Maternal inadequate birth interval (< 33 Months) have some adverse impacts on
both mother's and new-born baby's health. The study aims to examine the impact of …

Effects of preceding birth intervals on neonatal, infant and under‐five years mortality and nutritional status in developing countries: evidence from the demographic …

SO Rutstein - International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This paper examines the association between birth intervals and infant and child
mortality and nutritional status. Methods Repeated analysis of retrospective survey data from …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the association between child nutritional disorders and short birth interval: Evidence from 2017/18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey …

MZ Islam, M Rahman, N Khan - Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Nutritional disorder is an ongoing public health threat in Low-and Middle-
Income Countries (LMICs) which is assumed to be higher among children born in shorter …

Maternal anemia and baby birth size mediate the association between short birth interval and under-five undernutrition in Ethiopia: a generalized structural equation …

DM Shifti, C Chojenta, EG Holliday, D Loxton - BMC pediatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background Studies assessing the association between short birth interval, a birth-to-birth
interval of less than 33 months, and under-five undernutrition have produced inconclusive …

Does birth spacing affect maternal or child nutritional status? A systematic literature review

KG Dewey, RJ Cohen - Maternal & child nutrition, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
This review addresses the question of whether a short birth interval is associated with
adverse nutritional outcomes for the mother or the child. Indices of anthropometric status …