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Prevalence, predictors and reasons for home delivery amongst women of childbearing age in Dodoma Municipality in central Tanzania
INTRODUCTION: The objective was to determine the prevalence, predictors and reasons for home delivery amongst women of childbearing age in Dodoma, Tanzania. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst women living in Dodoma Municipality. Data were collected using adapted questionnaires an...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Makerere Medical School
2020
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8351834/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34394260 http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i4.52 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: The objective was to determine the prevalence, predictors and reasons for home delivery amongst women of childbearing age in Dodoma, Tanzania. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst women living in Dodoma Municipality. Data were collected using adapted questionnaires and analysed using SPPS version 23. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to assess the independent predictors of home delivery. RESULTS: A total of 425 women of childbearing age were enrolled in this study. The mean (± SD) age of the participants was 28.7 (±7.1) years. The prevalence of home delivery was 35.5% (n=150, 95% CI 30.9 – 40.2). Women with secondary school and above had 93% less odds of home delivery than women who had no education (AOR=0.0795% CI: 0.03–0.18). Women who lived in rural areas (AOR=3.49, 95% CI: 2.12–5.75), and women living more than 5km from health facilities (AOR=2.67, 95% CI: 1.65–4.37) had higher odds of home delivery. The main reasons for home delivery were transportation cost, and long distance to the nearest health facilities. CONCLUSION: In this population, the prevalence of home delivery remained to be high. To address this more collaborative multisectoral effort like strengthening health education and strengthening maternity waiting homes are needed. |
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