Left Behind After Birth: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of Factors Associated With Postnatal Care Use in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Key Points

• This analysis aims to identify factors affecting postnatal care utilization in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Cross-sectional analysis conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Assessment of barriers related to education, healthcare access, media exposure, and financial protection.
• Significant barriers to postnatal care utilization identified, particularly education and healthcare access.
• Financial protection and media exposure also critical in influencing postnatal care uptake.