Table 1

List of independent variables for the assessment of traditional birth attendant in Ethiopia (Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2019)

VariableDescriptions (classification)
Age of the mother (year)15–24, 25–34, 35–49
ReligionOrthodox, Protestant, Muslim, other
Residence statusUrban or rural
RegionLarger central: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR
Small peripherals: Benishangul, Gambela, Afar, Somali
Metropolis: Harari, Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa.
Mother educational statusNo education, primary, secondary, higher
Wealth indexPoor, middle and rich
Marital statusNot married or married
AntenatalNo antenatal care visit, 1–3 or 4 and above
Preceding birth interval (months)<24 months
>24 months
Age of respondent at first birth14 or less, 15–19, 20–24, 25 or more
Number of living childrenPrimiparous, multiparous, grand multiparous
Birth orderFirst, second or third, fourth and above
Community poverty levelLow or high
Community women education levelLow or high
Media access (television)Yes or no
Media access (radio)Yes or no
  • SNNPR, South Nation Nationality People Region.