Publications by authors named "Theogene Kubahoniyesu"
Background: Adverse pregnancy outcomes pose significant risk to maternal and neonatal health, contributing to morbidity, mortality, and long-term developmental challenges. This study aimed to predict these outcomes in Rwanda using supervised machine learning algorithms.
Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized data from the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS, 2019-2020) involving 14,634 women.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the timing of the first sexual experience among female youths in Rwanda to aid reproductive health policies and interventions.
- Using secondary data from the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, it estimates the median age of first sexual encounter and examines its determinants.
- Results show that many young women had their first sexual experience before 25, with a median age of 18, and factors like education, marital status, and media access significantly influence the timing.