Effects of pregnancy intention on completing the maternity continuum of care in Ethiopia: Inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis using propensity score
Intended pregnancy is significantly associated with a higher completion rate of the maternity continuum of care. Interventions should focus on preventing unintended pregnancies, and early identification of women with unintended pregnancies and ensuring they have access to maternal healthcare services.
Authors
- Ayele Geleto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5139-6568)
- Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3879-1330)
- Linda P. Sweet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0605-1186)
- Vidanka Vasilevski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2772-811X)
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Midwifery
- Published
- 2025-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2025.104405
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.48
Funders
- Deakin University