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ArticleScientific reports2025

Spatial distribution and determinants of full package maternal health service utilization in Ethiopia using 2019 Mini Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey.

Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Zufan Alamrie Asmare and 8 more

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Ahmed Fentaw AhmedDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia. ahmedfentaw.481@gmail.com.
Amare Genetu EjiguDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Almaw Genet YeshiwasDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Gashaw Melkie BayehDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Berhanu Abebaw MekonnenDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Meron Asmamaw AlemayehuDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Tilahun Degu TsegaDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Sintayehu Simie TsegaDepartment of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Asaye Alamneh GebeyehuDepatment of Public Health, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Zufan Alamrie AsmareDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Zeamanuel Anteneh YigzawDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Abathun TemesgenDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Anley Shiferaw EnawgawDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Getasew YirdawDepartment of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, P.O Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Chalachew YenewDepartment of Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Abebaw MollaDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Habitamu MekonenDepartment of Human Nutrition, Collage of Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Rahel Mulatie AntenehDepartment of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Antenatal Care, use of skilled delivery attendants, Institutional delivery and postnatal care services are key maternal health services that can significantly reduce maternal mortality. The objective of this study was to identify spatial distribution and factors that affect full package utilization of maternal health services in Ethiopia. Sampling weights were applied, and analyses were conducted using STATA version 17. Spatial statistics, including Moran's I and Getis-Ord Gi*, were performed in ArcGIS to assess spatial autocorrelation and identify FPMHSU clusters. SaTScan software detected purely spatial clusters. Multilevel binary logistic regression identified individual- and community-level factors. Model selection was based on a significant log-likelihood ratio test and Variables with p < 0.05 were deemed significant, with adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals quantifying associations. The prevalence of in Ethiopia was 56.96% (95% CI: 55.41%, 58.51%) and exhibited significant spatial clustering (Moran's Index = 0.686, P < 0.001). Women aged 20-24 years [AOR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.44-0.97], high parity [AOR = 0.52, 95% CI: 0.40-0.69] and urban residents [AOR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.31-0.89] reduce the outcome, while being married [AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.04-2.30], Muslim religion [AOR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.45-3.48], primary education [AOR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.65-2.52], secondary education [AOR = 2.30, 95% CI: 1.53-3.45], higher education [AOR = 6.10, 95% CI: 2.43-15.07], awareness of pregnancy complications [AOR = 3.62, 95% CI: 3.00-4.36], poorer households [AOR = 1.77, 95% CI: 1.32-2.37], middle wealth category [AOR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.13-2.14], richer households [AOR = 2.61, 95% CI: 1.84-2.71], and the richest households [AOR = 6.70, 95% CI: 3.96-11.56] increase the outcome. This study revealed significant disparities in in Ethiopia, with spatial clustering (Moran's I = 0.686) and hotspots in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Harari, and East Gojam. Women with higher education (primary, secondary, and higher), Muslim religion, awareness of pregnancy complications, better economic status (poorer, middle, richer, and richest wealth categories), and urban residence were more likely to utilize maternal health services. Addressing these disparities is crucial for improving maternal health outcomes and ensuring equitable access.

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Maternal Health ServicesPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdolescentAdultEthiopiaFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaternal MortalityMiddle AgedPregnancyPrenatal CareSpatial AnalysisYoung AdultAntenatal careDeliveryDeterminantsEthiopiaMaternal health serviceMultilevelPostnatal careSkilled delivery attendantSpatial

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