The role of significant others in the inadequate use of maternal healthcare among married women in Uganda: a secondary analysis of the 2016 demographic and health survey

The study concluded that the restricted autonomy in household decision-making by significant others plays a crucial role in the use of maternal healthcare services among married women in Uganda. Factors such as maternal age, household wealth index, employment status, and region of residence were also associated with inadequate use of maternal healthcare services. Therefore, to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1, the government and policymakers should engage significant others in maternal health programs, promote regional equity, female labor force participation, education, and autonomy in health decision-making.