Table 1 Definition of reproductive and maternal health service indicators used in the study, 2014 Ethiopia
From: Inequities in utilization of reproductive and maternal health services in Ethiopia
Maternal health services | Definition |
|---|---|
Use of modern contraceptive methods | Percentage of currently married women age 15–49 utilizing modern contraceptive method |
Antenatal care by skilled provider | Percentage of women age 15–49 who had a live birth in the 5 years preceding the survey that received antenatal care from physicians, nurses or midwives at least once |
Skilled birth attendance | Percentage of births assisted by physicians, nurses, midwives or auxiliary midwives |
Birth at health facility | Percentage of live births in the 5 years preceding the survey delivered in a health facility (private or public) |
Postnatal care | Percentage of women age 15–49, with a live birth in the 2 years preceding the survey who received a postnatal checkup in the first 2 days after giving birth |