Background It is increasingly apparent that access to healthcare without adequate quality of
care is insufficient to improve population health outcomes. We assess whether the most …

Abstract Background In Cameroon, maternal deaths remain high. The high maternal deaths
in the country have been attributed to the low utilization of maternal healthcare services …

In Tanzania, maternal mortality has stagnated over the last 10 years, and some of the areas
with the worst indicators are in the Lake and Western Zones. This study investigates the …

Mistreatment in childbirth is institutionalized in many healthcare settings globally, causing
widespread harm. Rising concern has elicited research on its prevalence and …

Objective The aim of this study is to assess the odds of caesarean section (CS) for uninsured
women in the USA and understand the underlying mechanisms as well as consequences of …

Equity and efficiency in health financing are intermediate universal health coverage (UHC)
objectives. While there is growing attention to monitoring these goals at the national level …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa continues to account for the highest regional
maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in the world, at just under 550 maternal deaths per 100,000 …

Objectives To describe trends in caesarean sections and facilities performing caesareans
over time in Tanzania and examine the readiness of such facilities in terms of infrastructure …

Understanding the fine scale spatial distribution of births and pregnancies is crucial for
informing planning decisions related to public health. This is especially important in lower …

Background Tanzania has a maternal mortality ratio of 556 per 100,000 live births,
representing 21% of all deaths of women of reproductive age. Hemorrhage, mostly …