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Predictors Of Rapid Repeat Pregnancy In Zimbabwe, Thenjiwe Sisimayi
Predictors Of Rapid Repeat Pregnancy In Zimbabwe, Thenjiwe Sisimayi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Rapid repeat pregnancy (RRP) is associated with adverse maternal and infant outcomes and a range of undesirable social and economic challenges for the mother, her baby, and society. Although the consequences of RRP are well known, Zimbabweâa country with some of the poorest maternal health indicatorsâhas not investigated or made efforts to directly address this problem. This is confirmed by the lack of targeted programs to curb RRP, the unavailability of documented evidence regarding RRP significant risk factors, and the lack of understanding of the extent of RRP in the country. Using social cognitive theory as the theoretical framework, an …