Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia
Background: The maternal and child health (MCH) continuum of care is crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality. However, MCH service utilization in Ethiopia remains low. This study aimed to assess the utilization of the MCH continuum of care and identify associated factors among mothers in H...
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| author | Habtamu Asefa Mastewal Arefaynie Mulugeta Desalegn Birhanu Wagaye Tadesse Gure Eticha Dawit Firdisa |
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| description | Background: The maternal and child health (MCH) continuum of care is crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality. However, MCH service utilization in Ethiopia remains low. This study aimed to assess the utilization of the MCH continuum of care and identify associated factors among mothers in Habru district, northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 10 to February 17, 2023. A multi-stage sampling method was used to select mothers with children aged 9–18 months. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results: The prevalence of mothers who completed the MCH continuum of care was 25.3 % (95 % CI: 22.2 %, 28.5 %). Factors significantly associated with completion included education level, residence, access to healthcare within 60 min, early initiation of antenatal care (ANC), awareness of MCH services, mode of delivery, and birth preparedness planning. Conclusion: MCH continuum of care completion remains low in the study area. Education, early initiation of ANC, and awareness of MCH services were significant determinants. Strengthening these factors through targeted interventions is crucial to improve MCH service utilization in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-67e8ee0b23814d87bbf5607a6f76f7c72025-08-20T03:56:04ZengElsevierClinical Epidemiology and Global Health2213-39842025-07-013410202310.1016/j.cegh.2025.102023Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast EthiopiaHabtamu Asefa0Mastewal Arefaynie1Mulugeta Desalegn2Birhanu Wagaye3Tadesse Gure Eticha4Dawit Firdisa5Yeka Woreda 10 Health Center, Yeka Sub City Health Department, Addis Ababa Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, EthiopiaDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, EthiopiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia; Corresponding author. School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O.BOX, 235, Harar, Ethiopia.Background: The maternal and child health (MCH) continuum of care is crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality. However, MCH service utilization in Ethiopia remains low. This study aimed to assess the utilization of the MCH continuum of care and identify associated factors among mothers in Habru district, northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 10 to February 17, 2023. A multi-stage sampling method was used to select mothers with children aged 9–18 months. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results: The prevalence of mothers who completed the MCH continuum of care was 25.3 % (95 % CI: 22.2 %, 28.5 %). Factors significantly associated with completion included education level, residence, access to healthcare within 60 min, early initiation of antenatal care (ANC), awareness of MCH services, mode of delivery, and birth preparedness planning. Conclusion: MCH continuum of care completion remains low in the study area. Education, early initiation of ANC, and awareness of MCH services were significant determinants. Strengthening these factors through targeted interventions is crucial to improve MCH service utilization in the region.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398425001125Maternal and child health continuum of careMotherChild with 9–18 months of ageNortheast Ethiopia |
| spellingShingle | Habtamu Asefa Mastewal Arefaynie Mulugeta Desalegn Birhanu Wagaye Tadesse Gure Eticha Dawit Firdisa Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Maternal and child health continuum of care Mother Child with 9–18 months of age Northeast Ethiopia |
| title | Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_full | Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_short | Complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9–18 months in Habru district, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_sort | complete utilization of maternal and child health continuum of care among mothers of children aged 9 18 months in habru district northeast ethiopia |
| topic | Maternal and child health continuum of care Mother Child with 9–18 months of age Northeast Ethiopia |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398425001125 |
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