September 10, 2025Open Access

Sociodemographic Determinants of Health Facility Delivery, Cesarean Section, and Postnatal Care Utilization in Ghana: A Scoping Review

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Scoping review highlights how sociodemographic factors like wealth and education affect health facility delivery and postnatal care in Ghana.

Wealth status is a strong determinant of health facility delivery, cesarean section, and postnatal care in Ghana.
Higher maternal age and education were positively associated with cesarean section uptake, indicating specialized needs at different life stages.
Sociodemographic factors showed variable effects on service utilization, showcasing the need for tailored approaches across regions.
Disparities in access to maternal health services underline the importance of targeted interventions to ensure equity.

Dankwah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Scoping review highlights how sociodemographic factors like wealth and education affect health facility delivery and postnatal care in Ghana.