Prevalence of stillbirth and associated factors among deliveries attended in health facilities in Southern Ethiopia

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276220
• Publication Date: 2022-12-13T18:59:00Z
• Authors: Jegnaw Wolde; Dereje Haile; Kebreab Paulos; Mihiretu Alemayehu; Asrat Chernet Adeko; Asaminew Ayza
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Live birth; Odds

Stillbirth is an unfavorable outcome of pregnancy, which still prevalent in many countries despite remarkable efforts made to improve the care pregnant women. While producing estimates consistent with other national reports, all are hindered by limited data and important causes death likely be missed. However; there a scarcity on stillbirth Ethiopia particularly Wolaita zone.To assess prevalence associated factors among women giving birth at public hospitals zone, southern Ethiopia.A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted zone. A stratified sampling technique used select 737 pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire for collection. Data were entered using Epidata version 3.1 analyzed SPSS 20. Bivariate multiple logistic regression analysis crude adjusted odds ratios 95% confidence interval P-value <0.05 considered declare result as statistically significant.This reported 8.7% [95% CI: 6.5-10.8] stillbirth. Women who lived rural areas, had pregnancy labor complications, high number pregnancies, prior history stillbirth, complicated delivery When compared urban residents, being resident increased risk 2.57 fold [adjusted OR = 2.57, 1.23, 5.40]. their counterparts, experienced complications during 6.23 [AOR 6.23, 2.67-14.58], having previous 6.89 6.89, 2.57-13.57], type 7.13 7.13, 2.71-18.73].The gave zone found regional figures. Therefore, federal governments should strengthen inter-sectoral collaboration health facilities promote maternal services utilization. The zonal department concerned bodies focus implementation strategies policies that address reduce