Examining socioeconomic status disparities in facility-based childbirth in Kenya: role of perceived need, accessibility, and quality of care

Examining socioeconomic status disparities in facility-based childbirth in Kenya: role of perceived need, accessibility, and quality of care

Abstract Background Giving birth in health facilities with skilled birth attendants (SBAs) is one of the key efforts promoted to reduce preventable maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. However, research has revealed large socioeconomic status (SES) disparities in facility-based childbirth. We seek...

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Main Authors: Ntemena Kapula, Stephen Shiboski, Christine Dehlendorf, Linet Ouma, Patience A. Afulani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Socioeconomic status
Perceived need
Accessibility
Quality of care
Facility delivery
Skilled birth attendance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05111-1

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