Delayed time to pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in bale zone administrative towns health facilities: multi-center cross-sectional study.
Humans
Female
Cross-Sectional Studies
Pregnancy
Ethiopia
Adult
Prenatal Care
/ statistics & numerical data
Time-to-Pregnancy
Young Adult
Surveys and Questionnaires
Pregnant Women
/ psychology
Health Facilities
/ statistics & numerical data
Menstruation Disturbances
/ epidemiology
Time Factors
Logistic Models
Adolescent
Bale zone
Delayed time to pregnancy
Sub fecundity
Wait time to pregnancy
Journal
BMC pregnancy and childbirth
ISSN: 1471-2393
Titre abrégé: BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100967799
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
04
12
2023
accepted:
19
07
2024
medline:
13
8
2024
pubmed:
13
8
2024
entrez:
12
8
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The desire to conceive and become parents is a fundamental aspect of human life that carries immense personal, emotional, and societal significance. For many couples, achieving pregnancy represents a long-cherished dream, but the journey to parenthood is not always straightforward. The duration it takes to achieve the desired pregnancy can vary significantly among individuals and is influenced by many factors. This study explores the factors that influence the delayed time of pregnancy among women with naturally planned conception. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2023, in public health facilities of Bale Zone administrative towns, Southeast Ethiopia. Using systematic random sampling, 388 women participated in the study and a pretested questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivariate logistic regression was done, and variables with p-values < 0.25 were exported to multivariable logistic regression, and a statistically significant association was declared at p-value < 0.05. The study revealed delayed time to pregnancy was 18.6% with 95% (CI = 14.67-22.44%). Women's age ≥ 35, (AOR = 2.61; 95%, CI: 1.17-5.82), menstrual irregularity (AOR = 3.79; 95% CI: 1.98-7.25), and frequency of sexual intercourse/week (AOR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.05-4.41) and women's sexual dysfunction before conception (AOR = 3.12, 95% CI: 1.62-6.01) were significantly associated factors with delayed time to pregnancy at p-value < 0.05. The study revealed a substantial proportion of delayed time to pregnancy. This delayed time to pregnancy was associated with older maternal age, irregular menstrual cycles, coital activity per week, and the women's sexual dysfunction before pregnancy. Consequently, addressing delayed time to pregnancy requires a targeted approach, prioritizing initiatives such as raising awareness, fostering increased frequency of sexual activity per week, exploring interventions for women with irregular menstrual patterns, and challenges related to sexual dysfunction.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The desire to conceive and become parents is a fundamental aspect of human life that carries immense personal, emotional, and societal significance. For many couples, achieving pregnancy represents a long-cherished dream, but the journey to parenthood is not always straightforward. The duration it takes to achieve the desired pregnancy can vary significantly among individuals and is influenced by many factors. This study explores the factors that influence the delayed time of pregnancy among women with naturally planned conception.
METHODS
METHODS
An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2023, in public health facilities of Bale Zone administrative towns, Southeast Ethiopia. Using systematic random sampling, 388 women participated in the study and a pretested questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivariate logistic regression was done, and variables with p-values < 0.25 were exported to multivariable logistic regression, and a statistically significant association was declared at p-value < 0.05.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The study revealed delayed time to pregnancy was 18.6% with 95% (CI = 14.67-22.44%). Women's age ≥ 35, (AOR = 2.61; 95%, CI: 1.17-5.82), menstrual irregularity (AOR = 3.79; 95% CI: 1.98-7.25), and frequency of sexual intercourse/week (AOR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.05-4.41) and women's sexual dysfunction before conception (AOR = 3.12, 95% CI: 1.62-6.01) were significantly associated factors with delayed time to pregnancy at p-value < 0.05.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The study revealed a substantial proportion of delayed time to pregnancy. This delayed time to pregnancy was associated with older maternal age, irregular menstrual cycles, coital activity per week, and the women's sexual dysfunction before pregnancy. Consequently, addressing delayed time to pregnancy requires a targeted approach, prioritizing initiatives such as raising awareness, fostering increased frequency of sexual activity per week, exploring interventions for women with irregular menstrual patterns, and challenges related to sexual dysfunction.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39135160
doi: 10.1186/s12884-024-06709-3
pii: 10.1186/s12884-024-06709-3
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Multicenter Study
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
531Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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