Trends and Determinants of Skilled Birth Attendants' use among Women of Reproductive Age in Tanzania: Evidence from the 2004/05–2022 Demographic Health Surveys
Despite the upward trend, SBA use remains below the 2025 national target.. Interventions should prioritize improving access to maternal services in rural areas, expanding women's and partners' education, strengthening ANC uptake, and addressing financial barriers. These strategies are critical to close the coverage gap and ensure equitable skilled care during childbirth.
Authors
- Jovin Rushagala Tibenderana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3108-4302)
- Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9605-3577)
- Azan Nyundo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1433-2271)
- Mtoro J. Mtoro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0487-0559)
- Mussa Hassan Bago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9564-7541)
- Sanun Ally Kessy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6854-3887)
- Victoria Godfrey Majengo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4477-7395)
- Immaculata P. Kessy
- Erick Donard Oguma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4982-9108)
- Tegemea Patrick Mwalingo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9499-5480)
Institutions
- Ifakara Health Institute (TZ)
- The University of Dodoma (TZ)
- Tanzania National Parks (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326279
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00