Prevalence, spatial distribution and determinants of infant mortality in Ethiopia: Findings from the 2019 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey.
Tadesse Tarik TamirTewodros Getaneh AlemuMasresha Asmare TechaneChalachew Adugna WubnehNega Tezera AssimamawGetaneh Mulualem BelayAddis Bilal MuhyeDestaye Guadie KassieAmare WondimBewuketu TerefeBethelihem Tigabu TarekegnMohammed Seid AliBeletech FentieAlmaz Tefera GoneteBerhan TekebaSelam Fisiha KassaBogale Kassahun DestaAmare Demsie AyeleMelkamu Tilahun DessieKendalem Asmare AtalellPublished in: PloS one (2023)
In Ethiopia, infant mortality was higher than the worldwide objective with significant spatial variations. As a result, policy measures and strategies aimed at lowering infant mortality should be devised and strengthened in clustered areas of the country. Special attention should be also given to infants born to mothers in the age groups of 15-19 and 45-49, infants of mothers with no antenatal care checkups, and infants born to mothers living in the Somali region.