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

Derek Asuman; Ama Pokuaa Fenny; Doreen Nyarko Anyamesem Odame

doi:10.1002/jid.3534

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

Derek Asuman
, Ama Pokuaa Fenny
, Doreen Nyarko Anyamesem Odame

Lund University
University of Ghana

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	515-544
Number of pages	30
Journal	Journal of International Development
Volume	33
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3534
Publication status	Published - Apr 2021
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Ethiopia
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
maternal health
socio-economic inequalities

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