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May 24, 2026BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

Trends, determinants and inequality of utilization of maternal healthcare services in Bangladesh: an analysis of demographic and health surveys from 2004 to 2022

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ABAbdul BatenRBRaaj Kishore BiswasEKEvie Kendal

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Analysis reveals reduced inequality but persistent challenges in maternal healthcare service utilization in Bangladesh.

Key Points

  • This analysis aims to assess trends, determinants, and inequalities in maternal healthcare service utilization in Bangladesh from 2004 to 2022.
  • Analyzed six rounds of the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2004–2022) with sample sizes ranging from 4,390 to 6,176.
  • Utilized survey-adjusted logistic regression and dominance analysis to identify predictors of maternal healthcare service utilization.
  • Assessed inequality using concentration curves and various equity strata.
  • Access to ANC, SBA, and ID increased by 21.6%, 53.1%, and 52.2% respectively between 2004 and 2022, while PNC increased by 32.4% from 2007 to 2022.
  • In 2022, rural women were 29% less likely to use ANC compared to 54% in 2004, indicating significant improvements but still notable disparities.
  • Wealthier women were significantly more likely to utilize SBA, with the richest quintile being 4.3 times more likely in 2004 and 3.8 times more likely in 2022.

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Baten et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12963748a0ea1665672dc6https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-026-09314-8
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