ReviewJournal of public health research2026
Dropout from the maternity continuum of care and its determinants among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: The maternity continuum of care including antenatal care (ANC), skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care is essential for reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet many women in Ethiopia discontinue care. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was conducted using five databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar), covering studies published from 1/1/2015- 4/10/2025. A total of six studies involving 3,181 participants were included. A random-effects model was applied, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I Results: The pooled prevalence of dropout from the continuum was 61.81% (95% CI: 48.53-75.10), with substantial heterogeneity ( Conclusion: This review suggests a substantial level of dropout from the maternity continuum of care in Ethiopia. Strengthening health education, improving access to information, promoting adequate ANC visits, and expanding community-based interventions may help improve continuity of maternal care.
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