Factors associated with institutional delivery in south Asian countries: evidence from five recent demographic and health surveys

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Analysis of the impact of education and socioeconomic status on institutional delivery in South Asian nations, suggesting policy improvements.

Over half of deliveries occurred in medical facilities, with Pakistan reporting the highest rates and Myanmar the lowest.
Women aged over 20 had 1.25 times higher odds of institutional delivery, highlighting the importance of age in maternal health.
Higher education levels increased the odds of institutional delivery by 2.18 times, underlining the role of education in healthcare access.
Access to prenatal care significantly improves the likelihood of institutional delivery, emphasizing the need for comprehensive maternal health policies.

Soni et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis of the impact of education and socioeconomic status on institutional delivery in South Asian nations, suggesting policy improvements.