Trends and Inequities in the Continuum of Care for Maternal Healthcare Services in Bangladesh: A National and Subnational Analysis

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Analysis reveals trends in continuum of care for maternal healthcare in Bangladesh, highlighting socio-economic disparities and regional variations.

A significant increase in the highest level of continuum of care rose from 6.0% in 2004 to 30.5% in 2017/2018.
Notable dropouts from the continuum of care were observed, particularly from antenatal care to skilled birth attendant.
Socio-demographic factors, like education and wealth, significantly impact the likelihood of higher continuum of care.
Addressing district-level disparities and inequalities is crucial for ensuring universal access to quality maternal healthcare services.

Alam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals trends in continuum of care for maternal healthcare in Bangladesh, highlighting socio-economic disparities and regional variations.