This indicator highlights the proportion of live births that received professional medical care during delivery, specifically involving a doctor, within designated time frames preceding various health surveys. In the context of DHS surveys, it encompasses births that occurred within the last three years, while MICS2 and MICS3 surveys refer to births in the last year and two years, respectively. The data reflects the accessibility and quality of maternal healthcare services, emphasizing the critical role of skilled attendance in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Analyzing this percentage enables stakeholders to assess healthcare system performance, inform policy decisions, and identify areas needing improvement to ensure safer delivery practices for mothers and infants alike.
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