Factors Affecting Early Antenatal Care Visits in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Hussen Nuru Mohammed, Gebre Kindu Kebede, Rorisa Tilahun Gemechu, Mohammed Mekash Ayalew
Primary Institution: Department of Statistics, Samara University, Semera, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
The study aims to identify the factors associated with the early initiation of antenatal care visits in Ethiopia.
Conclusion
A higher proportion of urban and educated pregnant women initiated their antenatal care visits earlier than other groups.
Supporting Evidence
- 62% of pregnant women in Ethiopia started their first antenatal care visit early.
- Urban residents were more likely to initiate antenatal care visits early compared to rural residents.
- Higher education levels were associated with earlier initiation of antenatal care visits.
- Women aged 25-34 and above 34 were more likely to delay their first antenatal care visit.
Takeaway
Most pregnant women in Ethiopia start their check-ups late, but those who live in cities and have more education tend to go earlier.
Methodology
The study used a retrospective cohort design analyzing data from the 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the reliance on self-reported data and the exclusion of women without complete information.
Limitations
The study relies on secondary data, which may not capture all relevant factors for analysis.
Participant Demographics
The study included 2922 pregnant women, with a majority being rural residents and varying educational backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.8901, 2.5966
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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