Levels, Trends, and Inequalities in Using Institutional Delivery Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Stratified Analysis by Facility Type.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To ensure equitable and accessible services and improved utilization of institutional delivery it is important to identify what progress has been achieved, whether there are vulnerable and disadvantaged groups that need specific attention and what are the key factors affecting the utilization of institutional delivery services. In this study, we examined levels, trends, and inequalities in the utilization of institutional delivery services in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

We used nationally representative cross-sectional data from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) conducted during 1990-2018. Bayesian linear regression analysis was performed.

Results

Among 74 countries, the utilization of institutional delivery services ranged from 23.7% in

SUBMITTER: Hasan MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8087431 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature