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. 2018 Jul;28(4):403-412.
doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v28i4.6.

Utilization of Institutional Delivery Service in a Predominantly Pastoralist Community of Northeast Ethiopia

Mohammed Ahmed  1 , Meaza Demissie  2 , Araya Abrha Medhanyie  3 , Alemayehu Worku  4 , Yemane Berhane  2
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Utilization of Institutional Delivery Service in a Predominantly Pastoralist Community of Northeast Ethiopia

Mohammed Ahmed et al. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2018 Jul.

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Abstract

Background: Maternal mortality is high in sub-Saharan Africa, and most deaths occur around childbirth. In Ethiopia, most births happen at home without skilled delivery attendants, and particularly, the least utilization of skilled delivery is recorded in Afar Region. The factors that influence this utilization are not well documented in the region where utilization has been low. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of utilization of institutional delivery and associated factors.

Methods: A cross-section study with pretested structural questionnaire was conducted from August 5 to September 27, 2015, among women who gave birth within 24 months preceding the survey. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to identify factors associated with utilization of institutional delivery.

Results: Out of the total 1842 women, only 339(18.4%) of mothers reported having delivered their youngest child at a health facility. Home delivery was preferred due to cultural norms, low-risk perception, and distance from a health facility. The odds of delivering in a health facility were higher for mothers who attended at least four antenatal visits during the index pregnancy (AOR=3.08,95%CI=1.91-4.96), those whose husbands were educated to secondary school (AOR= 1.86, 95% CI=1.34-2.60), and those that had at least secondary school level education themselves (AOR=1.52, 95% CI=1.03-2.23).

Conclusion: Utilization of institution delivery among Afar communities is very low, and less educated mothers are lagging behind. Women's education and full attendance to antenatal care can help increase utilization of skilled delivery services. Qualitative studies to identify socio-cultural barriers are also essential.

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Reasons for attanding ANC among mother who gave birth at home in Afar region, NorthEast Ethiopia, 201 (The total is above 100% because of Multiple response).
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Reasons for home delivery among mother who gave birth at home in Afar region, NorthEast Ethiopia, 2015 (The total is above 100% because of Multiple response)
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Reasons for health facility delivery among mother who gave birth in health facilities in Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia, 2015 (The total is above 100% because of Multiple response).
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