Analysis of Delivery Locations in India
Author Information
Author(s): Amardeep Thind, Amir Mohani, Kaberi Banerjee, Fred Hagigi
Primary Institution: University of Western Ontario
Hypothesis
What are the determinants of delivery location (home, public or private facility) in the state of Maharashtra?
Conclusion
As India's economy continues to grow, the private sector will continue to expand, necessitating government support to prevent impoverishment and strengthen public health services.
Supporting Evidence
- A majority delivered at home (37%), with private and public facility deliveries accounting for 32% and 31% respectively.
- Women with higher birth order and those living in rural areas had greater odds of delivering at home.
- Increasing maternal age, greater media exposure, and more than three antenatal visits were associated with greater odds of delivery in a public facility.
Takeaway
The study looks at where women in Maharashtra give birth and why, finding that many still choose home deliveries despite the risks.
Methodology
Cross-sectional analysis of the National Family Health Survey – 2 dataset using multinomial logistic regression.
Potential Biases
The study categorizes all private and public providers into one category each, which may overlook the diversity within these groups.
Limitations
The study is limited to Maharashtra and may not be generalizable to other states; it does not account for factors like distance and travel time.
Participant Demographics
Ever-married females aged 15 to 49 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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