Prevalence and determinants of home delivery among reproductive age women, Margibi County, Liberia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of institutional delivery services is essential for improving maternal and child health. However, studies in Liberia reveal over 20% of women still deliver at home. We assessed the prevalence and associated factors of home delivery among women of reproductive age in Margibi County, Liberia.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 438 women of reproductive age in Margibi County. Data were obtained using a semi-structured questionnaire. A simple random sampling approach was used to select the participants for the study. We performed binary logistic regression to identify factors influencing home delivery. Findings were summarized into tables displaying the frequencies, percentages, crude, and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals

SUBMITTER: Maximore LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9389515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature