Predictors of skilled birth attendance among married women in Cameroon: further analysis of 2018 Cameroon Demographic and Health Survey

Abstract Background In Cameroon, maternal deaths remain high. The high in the country have been attributed to low utilization of healthcare services, including skilled birth attendance. This study examined predictors services among married women Cameroon. Methods Data from 2018 Cameroon Demographic and Health Survey was analyzed on 7881 reproductive age (15–49 years). Both bivariate multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out determine childbirth services. results presented with crude odds ratio (cOR) adjusted (aOR) 95% confidence interval (CI). Results coverage attendance 66.2%. After adjusting for potential confounders, media exposure (aOR = 1.46, CI: 1.11–1.91), higher decision making 1.88, 1.36–2.59), education 2.38, CI; 1.65–3.42), place residence 0.50, 0.33–0.74), religion 0.55, 0.35–0.87), economic status 5.16, 2.58–10.30), wife beating attitude 1.32, 1.05–1.65), parity 0.62, 0.41–0.93) antenatal care 14.46, 10.01–20.89) found be significant Conclusions demonstrates that social, economic, regional, cultural factors can act as barriers Interventions target empowerment, awareness strengthening are needed, especially rural poor, reduce seeking. Maternal interventions policies need focus specific equity gaps relate socio-economic status, education, empowerment women. Such should also aim at reducing geographical access Due presence inequities use programs aimed social protection economically disadvantaged necessary achievement post-2015 targets Sustainable Development Goals. Plain English Summary Globally, is one countries deaths. Low account country. sought examine associated Using data Survey, we Factors such decision-making power, residence, religion, attitude, has shown socio-economic, regional enhancing creation sensitization,