In Ethiopia, the number of children a woman has greatly affects the country's population growth. This growth is a big challenge for Ethiopia's goal of becoming a middle-income nation. A recent study looked at why some women have more children than others. The study used information from a 2019 survey of almost 9, 000 women. It tried out different ways to analyze...

Southeast Asia is grappling with a significant public health challenge: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). A recent study delved into the latest Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 2005 to 2022, focusing on five countries in the region: Timor-Leste, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The study involved 139, 062 women aged 15 to 49, who repo...

In Bangladesh, the discussion around contraception often includes women empowerment. But is that the only factor at play? Let's dig into the 2017-2018 Demographic Health Survey to see what's really going on. Women empowerment is a big deal. It's not just about fairness; it's also linked to achieving those global goals we all want to see happen. But when it comes to ...

In Kenya, the push to reduce newborn deaths by 2030 is a significant goal. A recent study looked at what affects the quality of newborn care using data from over 11, 000 mothers in the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. This survey used a two-stage sampling method to gather information about mothers' experiences with newborn care right after childbirth. The st...