Maternal Age at first and last birth

Objectives: The aim of this review is to map and explore published literature regarding (i) the contemporary trends of maternal age at first and last birth globally; (ii) the determinants of the of changes in age of first and last birth; (iii) the impact of changes of age at first and last birth on population demographics; and (iv) if the negative impact of changes in age at first and last birth can be mitigated by strategies to provide ART, prevent STIs and chronic diseases, or extend reproductive longevity. Methods: This scoping review will follow the Arksey and O’Malley framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. We will search MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, reports of demographic surveys and the global burden of disease reports. We will include published reports on maternal age at first and last birth. Two reviewers will complete all screening and data abstraction independently. Data will be extracted onto a data charting table to create a descriptive summary of the results. Discussion: This scoping review will provide a broad overview of current trends of maternal age at first and last birth. It will allow us to refine future research in this area.