Guatemala - Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total)

Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total) in Guatemala was 69.80 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 32 years was 69.80 in 2016, while its lowest value was 29.10 in 1987.

Definition: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.

Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys.

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Year Value
1984 35.00
1987 29.10
1995 34.80
1999 40.60
2002 41.40
2007 31.40
2009 51.50
2010 52.30
2012 58.70
2013 62.80
2014 67.00
2015 65.50
2016 69.80

Development Relevance: Reproductive health is a state of physical and mental well-being in relation to the reproductive system and its functions and processes. Means of achieving reproductive health include education and services during pregnancy and childbirth, safe and effective contraception, and prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Complications of pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death and disability among women of reproductive age in developing countries. The share of births attended by skilled health staff is an indicator of a health system's ability to provide adequate care for pregnant women.

Limitations and Exceptions: For the indicators that are from household surveys, the year refers to the survey year. For more information, consult the original sources.

Aggregation method: Weighted average

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Assistance by trained professionals during birth reduces the incidence of maternal deaths during childbirth. The share of births attended by skilled health staff is an indicator of a health system’s ability to provide adequate care for pregnant women.

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Reproductive health