Individual and community level predictors of women’s autonomy in health care decision-making among youth in East African countries: a multilevel analysis

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The autonomy of young women in healthcare decision-making has been reported to be lower, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. This study was conducted to estimate the magnitude and the factors associated with autonomy in healthcare decision-making among youth in East African countries.

Design and setting

A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 11 East African countries (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Comoros, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe) conducted from 2011 to 2019.

Participants

Weighted sample of 24 135 women aged 15–24 years.

Primary outcomes

Healthcare decision-making autonomy.

Methods

A multi-l

SUBMITTER: Aragaw F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314520 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature