Impact of free maternity policies in Kenya: an interrupted time-series analysis.

Stacey OrangiAngela KairuLucas MallaJoanne OnderaBoniface MbuthiaNirmala RavishankarEdwine W Barasa

Published in: BMJ global health (2021)

The free maternity policies show mixed effects in increasing access to maternal health services. Emphasis on other accessibility barriers and service delivery challenges alongside user fee removal policies should be addressed to realise maximum benefits in maternal health utilisation.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
mental health
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
risk assessment
physical activity
weight gain