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Table 1 Indicator names and definitions

From: Evolution in key indicators of maternal and child health across the wealth gradient in 41 sub-Saharan African countries, 1986–2019

Acronym

Indicator

Definition

ANC

Antenatal care

The percentage of women who had four antenatal care visits prior to delivery

SBA

Skilled birth attendance

The percentage of live births assisted by a skilled provider which includes a doctor, nurse, midwife, and auxiliary nurse or midwife

Measles

1st dose of measles vaccine

The percentage of children aged 12–23 months who had received measles vaccine

DPT1

1st dose of Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus vaccination

The percentage of children aged 12–23 months who had received the 1st dose of DPT

DPT3

3rd dose of Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus vaccination

The percentage of children aged 12–23 months who had received the 3rd dose of DPT

Fever

Fever care

The percentage of children with fever for whom advice or treatment was sought from a health facility or provider

Diarrhea

Diarrhea care

The percentage of children with diarrhea who were taken for treatment to a health facility

ARI

Acute respiratory infection care

The percentage of children with ARI for whom advice or treatment was sought from a health facility or health provider