The role of individual and community factors on institutional delivery in Somaliland: a study based on the 2020 Somaliland demographic health survey
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share
Key Points
Only 30.8% of deliveries occurred in health institutions, indicating a significant barrier to maternal healthcare access.
Multilevel analysis found that 50% of the variance in institutional delivery was due to community-level factors, underscoring the need for targeted strategies.
Higher maternal education significantly increased the odds of institutional delivery, highlighting the importance of educational interventions.
Women in the highest wealth quintile were significantly more likely to deliver in health facilities, pointing to socioeconomic disparities.
Discussion
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Implication
Cross-sectional analysis reveals that socioeconomic disparities and education impact institutional delivery rates among women in Somaliland.