Trends and antecedents of inequalities in maternal healthcare coverage in four African countries

Derek Asuman, Ama Pokuaa Fenny, Doreen Nyarko Anyamesem Odame

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Abstract

Using data between 2003 and 2016, this paper assesses the degree and evolution of socio-economic inequalities in maternal health outcomes in four African countries. The study measures the trends of socio-economic inequalities in maternal healthcare and assesses the sources of socio-economic inequalities in maternal health through a decomposition approach. We find cross-country differences in the evolution of maternal healthcare inequalities. Rwanda and Uganda witnessed a decline in pro-rich inequalities, whereas changes in Ethiopia and Kenya have been mixed. Further, the study finds significant contributions of personal characteristics of the woman to inequalities in maternal healthcare access.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)515-544
Number of pages30
JournalJournal of International Development
Volume33
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Uganda
  • maternal health
  • socio-economic inequalities

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