Birth intervals and the risk of perinatal mortality in Indonesia: findings from a cross-sectional study

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Authors: Maria Gayatri, Sari Kistiana, Mardiana Dwi Puspitasari, Sri Lilestina Nasution
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100978
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between birth intervals and perinatal mortality in Indonesia. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study using reproductive calendar data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. SETTING: Nationally representative households in Indonesia. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 17 171 women aged 15-49 with pregnancies in the 5 years preceding the survey. Women with missing data or multiple births were excluded. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Perinatal mortality, defined as stillbirths and early neonatal deaths. RESULTS: The perinatal mortality rate was 22 per 1000 births. Short birth intervals (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Open
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
e100978–e100978
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN