Composite measures of women’s empowerment and their association with maternal mortality in low-income countries
Abstract Background Maternal mortality has declined significantly since 1990. While better access to emergency obstetrical care is partially responsible, women’s empowerment might also be a contributing factor. Gender equality composite measures generally include various dimensions of women’s advanc...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1492-4 |