Household wealth and timing of first birth among highly educated women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from survey-adjusted survival analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Household wealth and timing of first birth among highly educated women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from survey-adjusted survival analysis

  • By

  • Sylvia David Kachola

  • Redson Mwandama

  • Gladson Andrew Chipala

  • Margubur Rahaman

  • Hannah Dunga

  • May 14, 2026

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    Household wealth significantly influences the timing of first childbirth among highly educated women in sub-Saharan Africa.

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    Women in the poorest wealth quintile have a 42% higher hazard of first birth compared to the richest quintile.

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    The socioeconomic gradient in first-birth timing is strongest in Southern Africa and moderate in Eastern Africa.

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    The study highlights that wealth inequality persists even among educated women, affecting fertility timing independently of education.

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    Understanding the interplay of wealth and education is crucial for addressing fertility patterns and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

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Household wealth and timing of first birth among highly educated women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from survey-adjusted survival analysis

  • by Sylvia David Kachola, Redson Mwandama, Gladson Andrew Chipala, Margubur Rahaman, Hannah Dunga

  • May 14, 2026

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