Temporal trends in spatial inequalities of maternal and newborn health services among four east African countries, 1999–2015

Temporal trends in spatial inequalities of maternal and newborn health services among four east African countries, 1999–2015

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 live births in 2015, compared to a global rate of 216 deaths. Spatial inequalities in access to life-saving maternal and new...

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Main Authors: Corrine W. Ruktanonchai, Kristine Nilsen, Victor A. Alegana, Claudio Bosco, Rogers Ayiko, Andrew C. Seven Kajeguka, Zöe Matthews, Andrew J. Tatem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Maternal and newborn health
Spatial interpolation
Temporal analysis
East Africa community
Skilled birth attendance
Antenatal care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6241-8

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