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April 19, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence of Maternal Third Delays in Emergency Obstetric Care and Determinant Factors Among Women Giving Birth in Government Hospitals in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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HWHabtamu WuduWMWerkneh MinaluDebre Markos University

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A cross-sectional study assesses maternal third delays in emergency obstetric care, indicating significant health service gaps.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the prevalence of maternal third delay and its determinant factors in government hospitals in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study among 525 women in government hospitals.
  • Data were collected using structured questionnaires and observational checklists.
  • Statistical analysis included Chi-squared test of association and multilevel logistic regression.
  • 32.2% of women experienced maternal third delay (95% CI: 28.3–35.9%).
  • Determinants include delayed admission (AOR = 0.46), inadequate ANC (AOR = 1.98), absence of professionals (AOR = 2.85), unwanted pregnancies (AOR = 2.98), and lack of supplies (AOR = 1.56).

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Wudu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e4741c010ef96374d8fdafhttps://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72384
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