| Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
Having a skilled attendant at the time of childbirth is an important lifesaving intervention for both women and babies. Not having access to this key assistance is detrimental to women's health because it could cause the death of the women or long lasting morbidity, especially in vulnerable settings. |
| Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
The level of maternity care is very high in the Czech Republic, the goal has been achieved. |
| Definition |
Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (doctor, doctor + midwife or doctor + midwife + medic + student). |
| Measuring unit |
% |
| Indicator disaggregation |
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| Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
| Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0) |
| Comment |
Data taken from the Global Database, since 2012 these data are identical to national data, data are regularly reported to UNICEF. |
