Utilization of maternal healthcare services in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality is a critical public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Maternal healthcare services (MHS), including antenatal care (ANC) visits, skilled birth attendants (SBA), institutional delivery (ID), and postnatal care (PNC), are crucial policy priorities to address maternal mortality and improve pregnancy outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive, quantitative analysis of MHS utilization among women in LMICs.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and SocINDEX to gather relevant studies on the utilization of MHS in LMICs conducted between January 2015 and December 2024. These were then synthesized both quantitatively and qualitat

SUBMITTER: Baten A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004674 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature