Association Between ‘Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care Readiness’ and Delivery Service Utilization in Bangladesh: Evidence From National Health Facility Assessment Surveys
Assessment identifies links between facility readiness and delivery rates, indicating a need for improved resources.
Key Points
The study aims to assess the readiness of sub-district hospitals in Bangladesh for Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care and its impact on delivery rates.
Analyzed Health Facility Assessment Survey data from 281 hospitals over 2014 to 2017.
Measured facility readiness through nine specific signal functions.
Utilized multiple linear regression to explore associations between readiness scores and delivery rates.
Noticeable improvements in signal functions between 2014 and 2017, particularly oxytocin and blood transfusions.
Overall mean readiness index showed minimal change (0.67 in 2014 vs. 0.69 in 2017).
Regression analysis indicated a significant positive association between readiness scores and delivery rates (p = 0.009).