Access to Maternity Waiting Home Services in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Hidoto Kassahun Tafesse, Gidebo Kassa Daka, Koyira Mengistu Meskele, Domínguez Maria Luisa Guillén
Primary Institution: School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of women's utilization of maternity waiting homes and its associated factors in Ethiopia?
Conclusion
The overall prevalence of maternity waiting home utilization in Ethiopia is low, with significant variation across regions.
Supporting Evidence
- The pooled estimate of women's utilization of maternity waiting homes was 22.49%.
- Factors associated with utilization included women's decision-making power and access to transport.
- The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (number CRD42021243526).
- Utilization levels varied significantly across different regions in Ethiopia.
Takeaway
Many pregnant women in Ethiopia don't use maternity waiting homes, which help them get care during childbirth. This is because of various factors like how far they live from these homes and whether they can make their own decisions.
Methodology
The review followed PRISMA guidelines, included 11 studies, and analyzed data using meta-analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential publication bias was identified.
Limitations
The studies included were cross-sectional and not representative of all regions in Ethiopia.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women in Ethiopia, with a total of 11,784 across various regions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI 15.01%–29.86%
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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