Predictors of homebirth amidst COVID-19 pandemic among women attending health facilities in Wondo Genet, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In developing countries, home delivery increases the risk of maternal and perinatal mortality. Despite this, home deliveries account for a considerable share of deliveries in developing nations such as Ethiopia. Evidence on factors that affect homebirth is required for the measures needed to overcome these conditions.

Objective

To identify predictors of homebirth among women attending health facilities in Wondo Genet, Sidama Region.

Methods

Unmatched case-control study was conducted from May to June 2021 among 308 mothers (102 cases and 206 controls) who recently delivered and visited either postnatal care or sought immunization service at public health facilities of Wondo Genet. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.

SUBMITTER: Gaga AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10153687 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature