Waju Beyene Salgedo
College of Health Sciences,
P.O. Box. 378, Jimma
Ethiopia
Research Article
Magnitude and Determinants of Utilization of Skilled Birth Attendance among Women of Child Bearing Age in Sidama Zone, Southeast Ethiopia
Author(s): Kaleb Mayisso Rodamo, Waju Beyene Salgedo and Gebeyehu Tsega NebebKaleb Mayisso Rodamo, Waju Beyene Salgedo and Gebeyehu Tsega Nebeb
Background: Skilled birth attendance is correlated with lower maternal mortality rates globally. Providing skilled care during pregnancy and delivery reduces maternal deaths.
Objective: This study was aimed to estimate the prevalence of skilled birth attendance and factors affecting it. Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted from April 18 to 28, 2014 in Loka-Abaya district, southeast Ethiopia. Multistage sampling technique was used for selection of study participants. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivirate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the determinants of skilled birth.
Results: A total of 550 women participated in the study. The mean age of the subjects was 18.61 ± 2.269 years. 41.2% of the subjects attended 1-6 gra.. View More»