Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the level of women's autonomy and predictors of women autonomy regarding their own and their under-five children's health care utilization in the Goba District, Southeast Ethiopia.
49 In one study multivariate analysis revealed female gender to be the only predictor of impaired autonomy 50 and a second found poor left ventricular ejection fraction was an independent factor reducing QoL.
In the multiple logistic regression model, after adjusting for the potential confounders; household monthly income, husband's employment status, family structure, type of marriage, knowledge and attitude of women towards maternal and child health care services were the final predictors of women's autonomy.
The review found consistent evidence that the number of previous dieting and weight loss attempts, together with self-motivation, general efficacy and autonomy, were predictors of weight control.
Key dissatisfactors were found to include non-supportive work environments [ 33] and increased workloads [ 34, 35], while important predictors of nurse work satisfaction included autonomy [ 36, 37], work content [ 38], professional development and recognition [ 39], and relationships with co-workers and peers [ 40].
Lack of autonomy has been identified as predictor of antenatal depression among women in Pakistan, a low- and middle-income country [ 22].
Lack of autonomy and financial reward were not significant predictors.
Self-rated health and professional autonomy are significant predictors of sickness absences of more than 3 days.
Our results show that breastfeeding, polygamous marriage, and maternal decision-making autonomy are significant predictors of child morbidity.
Educational status, ANC compliance, obstetric complications during pregnancy, birth preparedness and complication readiness, and women's autonomy were important predictors of institutional delivery.
