Effects of pregnancy intention at conception on the continuity of care in maternal healthcare services use in Somalia

Abstract

Objectives Unintended pregnancies present a substantial challenge to the utilization and continuity of maternal healthcare services, particularly in low-resource settings. Continuity of care (CoC) refers to consistent access to healthcare services throughout the pregnancy period. This study examines the effects of pregnancy intention at conception on the utilization of CoC in Somalia. Study design Cross-sectional survey design. Methods Data of 7079 women were extracted from the 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey and analyzed in this study. Multilevel multinomial logistic regression model was used to assess the effects of pregnancy intention at conception on CoC completion. Results App..