Geospatial variation and determinants of incomplete antenatal care follow-up in ethiopia: a spatial and geographically weighted regression analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incomplete antenatal care (ANC) follow-up remains a significant public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where it poses serious risks to both maternal and fetal health. Although ANC plays a critical role in improving maternal and child health outcomes, data on regional disparities and high rates of incomplete ANC follow-up in Ethiopia are limited. Understanding the local factors contributing to these geographic variations is essential for targeted public health interventions. This study aimed to assess the spatial variation and determinants of incomplete ANC follow-up in Ethiopia.

Methods

This study utilized data from the 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS), employing a stratified, two-stage cluster sampling design

SUBMITTER: Abuhay HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512951 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature