Levels, Trends, and Inequalities in Using Institutional Delivery Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Stratified Analysis by Facility Type.

At the global level, evidence suggests an increasing trend in the utilization of institutional delivery services in sub-Saharan Africa, 12 , 13 notably higher utilization by women from high-income groups residing in urban areas, 14 as well as increasing use of private facilities for institutional delivery. 15 However, comprehensive information is lacking on how socioeconomic and demographic disparities are associated with access to institutional delivery services, which limits the design of effective interventions/strategies required for equitable services.

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