Combined determinants of adverse birth outcomes in Ethiopia: an application of ecological model using Demographic and Health Survey data

The prevalence of ABOs in Ethiopia is high. Factors associated with ABOs at the individual level include maternal age, wealth quintile, twin birth and female birth. In contrast, exposure variables at the interpersonal level comprise intimate partner violence, and those at the environmental level include cluster altitude. To improve ABOs and consequently reduce neonatal mortality, maternal and child health investment and future studies should act at all levels.