Identifying geographical inequalities of maternal care utilization in Ethiopia: a Spatio-temporal analysis from 2005 to 2019.

Introduction: Inequalities in maternal care utilization pose a significant threat to maternal health programs. This study aimed to describe and explain the spatial variation in maternal care utilization among pregnant women in Ethiopia. Accordingly, this study focuses on identifying hotspots of underutilization and mapping maternal care utilization, as well as identifying predictors of spatial clustering in maternal care utilization.

Trends and predictors of the use of unskilled birth attendants among Ethiopian mothers from 2000 to 2016.

Introduction: Previous studies have shown that home delivery assisted by unskilled individuals contributes to maternal and neonatal deaths in developing countries. It also increases the risks of long-term maternal morbidities such as uterine prolapse, pelvic inflammatory disease, fistula, incontinence and infertility. This study aimed to determine the trends and predictors of the use of unskilled birth attendants among Ethiopian mothers from 2000 to 2016.

Postnatal Care Service Utilisation in Ethiopia: Reflecting on 20 Years of Demographic and Health Survey Data.

Background: Most maternal deaths in the world occur during the postpartum period, especially within the first two days following delivery. This makes postnatal care (PNC) critical to improving the chances of maternal and child survival. Over the past 20 years, the proportion of women receiving antenatal care (ANC) in Ethiopia has increased while the proportion of those receiving PNC has remained low.

Maternal health service utilisation of adolescent women in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review.

Introduction: Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in the world. While pregnancy during adolescence poses higher risks for the mother and the baby, the utilisation of maternity care to mitigate the effects is low. This review aimed to synthesise evidence on adolescent mothers' utilisation of maternity care in Sub-Saharan Africa and identify the key determinant factors that influence adolescent mothers' engagement with maternity care.

Trends and Determinants of Antenatal Care Service Use in Ethiopia between 2000 and 2016.

Antenatal care (ANC) services are an essential intervention for improving maternal and child health worldwide. In Ethiopia, however, ANC service use has been suboptimal, and examining the trends and factors associated with ANC service use is needed to inform targeted maternal health care interventions. This study aimed to investigate the trends and determinants of ANC service utilisation in Ethiopia for the period ranging from 2000 to 2016.

Association between skilled maternal healthcare and postpartum contraceptive use in Ethiopia.

Background: The postpartum period provides an important opportunity to address unmet need for contraception and reduce short birth intervals. This study aims to assess the association between skilled maternal healthcare and postpartum contraceptive use in Ethiopia.

Methods: Data for this analysis come from the 2011 to 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS) and include nearly 5000 married women of reproductive age with a recent birth.

Contraceptive use in women with hypertension and diabetes: cross-sectional study in northwest Ethiopia.

Purpose: Women with diabetes and hypertension are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, including those from surgical delivery and their offspring are at risk for congenital anomalies. Thus, diabetic and hypertensive women of reproductive age are advised to use valid contraceptive methods for reducing unwanted pregnancy and its complications. However, contraceptive use among these segments of the population had not been previously assessed in Ethiopia.