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A total of six studies involving 3,181 participants were included. A random-effects model was applied, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      statistic. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plot symmetry and Egger\u2019s regression test.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The pooled prevalence of dropout from the continuum was 61.81% (95% CI: 48.53\u201375.10), with substantial heterogeneity (\n                      <jats:bold>I<\/jats:bold>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:bold>2<\/jats:bold>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      <jats:bold>=<\/jats:bold>\n                      100\n                      <jats:bold>%<\/jats:bold>\n                      ). Key associated factors included lack of media exposure, unplanned pregnancy, fewer than four ANC visits, rural residence, and limited awareness of maternal health services. Dropout was highest between ANC and skilled birth attendance.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This review suggests a substantial level of dropout from the maternity continuum of care in Ethiopia. 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