Mapping the effective coverage of modern contraceptive services in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Modern contraceptive services are vital for reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. However, in Ethiopia, the effective coverage (quality-adjusted coverage) of these services remains low and varies significantly across administrative regions. Despite these disparities, the spatial distribution of effective coverage is not well understood, limiting the ability to implement targeted interventions in areas with low coverage.

Methods

We used the 2019 Ethiopia Demographic Health Survey (EMDHS) to estimate the crude coverage of modern contraceptive services. In addition, we used the 2021-2022 Ethiopia Services Provision Assessment (ESPA) to estimate the quality of modern contraceptive services provision. The two datasets were linked using the Euclidean b

SUBMITTER: Alemu SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12233249 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature