Factors determining choice of place of delivery: analytical cross-sectional study of mothers in Akordet town, Eritrea.

Background: In Eritrea, facility delivery rates show great discrepancy within urban centers. This study was conducted in Akordet, a multi-cultural lowland town of Gash-Barka Region, aiming at assessing the factors influencing facility delivery.

Methods: A community based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among a total of 282 mothers who gave birth within the 2 years preceding the data collection time.