Rural/urban and socioeconomic differentials in quality of antenatal care in Ghana.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Approximately 800 women die of pregnancy-related complications every day. Over half of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Most maternal deaths can be prevented with high quality maternal health services. It is well established that use of maternal health services vary by place of residence and socioeconomic status (SES), but few studies have examined the determinants of quality of maternal health services in SSA. The purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of antenatal care (ANC) quality in Ghana-focusing on the role of place of residence and SES (education and wealth). The analysis also examines the interactions of these variables and the mediating role of ANC timing, frequency, facility type, and provider type. METHODS:The data are from the Ghana Mate

SUBMITTER: Afulani PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4335004 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature