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Prevalence of completion of maternity continuum of care and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effect of pregnancy intention on completion of maternity continuum of care in Sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Pooled it
- Trend, prevalence and predictors of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International health · 2024Pooled it
- Maternal, newborn, and child health continuum of care: completion and associated factors in Xiengkhuang and Huaphanh, Lao PDR.Tropical medicine and health · 2026Article
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- Dropout from the maternity continuum of care and its determinants among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of public health research · 2026Review
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- Associations between integrated family planning, maternal and newborn health, and immunization services and adoption of postpartum family planning and immunization services in Ethiopia.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Leaving no one behind: the impact of disability and socioeconomic status on maternal continuum of care.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Trends and contributors of complete continuum of maternal healthcare service utilization in Ethiopia: a multivariate decomposition analyses.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- Maternity continuum of care and associated factors among mothers in south Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
- Completion of maternal and child health continuum of care and associated factors in West Gondar Zone, North West Ethiopia, 2023: a community based cross sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe present study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of completion of the maternity continuum of care (CoC) and its associated factors in Ethiopia. STUDY
designSystematic review and meta-analysis. STUDY
settingEthiopia. STUDY
participantsA total of 6245 reproductive-age women were included. PRIMARY OUTCOME: The pooled prevalence of completion of the maternity CoC. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Factors associated with completion of the maternity CoC.
methodsWe systematically searched international databases such as PubMed, Scopus, African Journals Online, Google Scholar and Web of Sciences to retrieve related articles. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines were used for this study. Publication bias was assessed using the funnel plot and Egger's test. Evidence of heterogeneity was checked using Cochrane Q test and I
resultsThe pooled prevalence of completion of maternity continuum care in Ethiopia was 25.82% (95% CI: 16.69% to 34.94%). Urban residence(adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.77, 95% CI: 1.99 to 3.86), having secondary and above educational status (AOR=3.50, 95% CI: 2.50 to 50), prepregnancy contraceptive utilisation (AOR=3.25, 95% CI: 2.02 to 5.22), women's autonomy (AOR=3.81, 95% CI: 2.74 to 5.31), following mass media (AOR=2.51, 95% CI: 1.79 to 3.50), early initiation of antenatal care (ANC) (AOR=4.98, 95% CI: 3.28 to 7.57), planned pregnancy (AOR=2.93, 95% CI: 1.99 to 4.32), birth preparedness and complication readiness (AOR=1.80, 95% CI: 1.29 to 2.51) and distance from a health facility<30 min (AOR=3.29, 95% CI: 2.45 to 4.42) were factors associated with completion of maternity continuum care in Ethiopia.
conclusionThe pooled prevalence of completion of maternity continuum care in Ethiopia was low. Therefore, policymakers and stakeholders should improve the completion of ANC, the rate of skilled birth attendants and postnatal follow-up. Enhancing the accessibility of health facilities, women's awareness and empowering women's decision-making are recommended. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42022312692.
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