Spatial patterns and predictors of antenatal care interruption in war-torn Tigray, northern Ethiopia: Spatial modelling approach
The findings revealed a significant ANC interruption in Tigray, influenced by geographic disparities, household dynamics, and information access. Improving infrastructure and security, implementing targeted interventions, enhancing mass media health information dissemination, and further research on geographic disparities are essential.
Authors
- Reda Shamie
- Hayelom Kahsay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0226-6745)
- Asfawosen Aregay Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1362-937X)
- Tsegay Hadgu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6689-0178)
- Mebrahtu Kalayu Chekole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3055-1834)
- Mulugeta Tilahun
- Mussie Alemayehu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0035-631X)
- Kiros Demoz
- Afework Mulugeta Bezabh
- Amanuel Haile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7532-599X)
- Brhane Gebrekidan Ayele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4749-4629)
- Abraham Aregay Desta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1505-7451)
- Ferehiwot Hailemariam
- Hailay Gebretnsae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5989-8810)
- Assefa Ayalew Gebrselassie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2938-4653)
- Haftu Gebrehiwot
- Fana Gebreslassie
- Araya Abrha Medhanyie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9328-684X)
- Mohammedtahir Yahya
- Mulugeta Woldu Abrha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7990-8940)
- Liya Mamo
- Tsegay Wellay
- Znabu Hadush Kahsay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2661-3556)
- M Abraha
- Aida Asmelash
- Rieye Esayas
- Tsegay Berihu
- Abrham Gebrelibanos
- Tadele Tesfean
- Adhena Ayalew
- Ataklti Gebrtsadik
- Gebrehaweria Gebrekuristos
Institutions
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328802
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- Mekelle University