Preference of birth attendant gender and associated factors among antenatal care attendants at Debre Markos town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study design 2021.

A female birth attendant is preferred by almost one-third of pregnant mothers, while one-sixth preferred a male. The clients who were younger in age and lower in educational status were more likely to prefer female birth attendants, whereas those who had a history of assisted vaginal delivery were more likely to prefer male birth attendants. To have a mother in the continuum of care, it is crucial to take her preferences into account when providing services.