Preconception care utilization and associated factors among low-income household mother in Sidama region, Ethiopia: cross-sectional study design

Abstract Background: Preconception Preconception care (PCC) utilization remains a significant challenge in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to prevent high rates of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite its critical impact on health outcomes, there is a little evidence concerning the prevalence and determinants of service utilization within the Sidama region. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of preconception care utilization and its associated factors among low-income household mother in Sidama, Ethiopia, in 2025. Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 406 participants by using systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using koobotool box, and exported to SPSS Version 25 for analysis. Binary logistic was employed to identify candidate variable (P-value≤ 0.25) for a multivariable logistic regression. A variable with P-value