Measuring access to health facilities in Ghana: Implications for implementation of health interventions and the Sustainable Development Goal 3
Spatial access to health is important for Sustainable Development Goal 3, yet most existing
studies have largely focused on the primary health care level without considering other …
studies have largely focused on the primary health care level without considering other …
Geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in the utilization of maternal healthcare services in Nigeria: 2003–2017
Background Maternal mortality has remained a challenge in many low-income countries,
especially in Africa and in Nigeria in particular. This study examines the geographical and …
especially in Africa and in Nigeria in particular. This study examines the geographical and …
Prevalence and determinants of maternal healthcare utilisation among young women in sub-Saharan Africa: cross-sectional analyses of demographic and health …
Background Maternal health constitutes high priority agenda for governments across the
world. Despite efforts by various governments in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the sub-region …
world. Despite efforts by various governments in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the sub-region …
Determinants of optimal antenatal care visit among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of Ethiopian mini demographic health survey 2019 data
Background Optimal antenatal care (ANC4+) needs to be used throughout pregnancy to
reduce pregnancy complications and maternal mortality. The World Health Organization …
reduce pregnancy complications and maternal mortality. The World Health Organization …
Understanding the uptake and determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in East Africa: Mixed methods systematic review and meta …
Background Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV service is
conceptualized as a series of cascades that begins with all pregnant women and ends with …
conceptualized as a series of cascades that begins with all pregnant women and ends with …
Sociodemographic characteristics associated with the utilization of maternal health services in Cambodia
D Zhou, Z Zhou, C Yang, L Ji, B Ghose… - BMC Health Services …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country and has one the highest rates
of maternal and child mortality with inadequate use of maternal healthcare services in the …
of maternal and child mortality with inadequate use of maternal healthcare services in the …
Socioeconomic inequality in barriers for accessing health care among married reproductive aged women in sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis
Background Accessibility of health care is an essential for promoting healthy life, preventing
diseases and deaths, and enhancing health equity for all. Barriers in accessing health care …
diseases and deaths, and enhancing health equity for all. Barriers in accessing health care …
Prevalence and socioeconomic inequalities in eight or more antenatal care contacts in Ghana: findings from 2019 population-based data
Background: For the prevention of complications and death during pregnancy, adequate
antenatal care (ANC) contacts are important. To achieve optimal obstetric care, the latest …
antenatal care (ANC) contacts are important. To achieve optimal obstetric care, the latest …
Socioeconomic inequality in short birth interval in Ethiopia: a decomposition analysis
Background Short birth interval, defined as a birth-to-birth interval less than 33 months, is
associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. Evidence regarding the association …
associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. Evidence regarding the association …
Pakistan's path to universal health coverage: national and regional insights
Abstract Background Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a common health policy objective
outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. With provincial governments taking the …
outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. With provincial governments taking the …