Inequities and their determinants in coverage of maternal health services in Burkina Faso.

Takondwa MwaseStephan BrennerJacob MazalaleJulia LohmannSaidou HamadouSerge M A SomdaValery RiddeManuela De Allegri

Published in: International journal for equity in health (2018)

Existing inequities in maternal health services in Burkina Faso are likely going to jeopardize the achievement of Universal Health Coverage. It is important that policy makers continue to strengthen and monitor the implementation of strategies that promote proportionate universalism and forge multi-sectoral approach in dealing with social determinants of inequities in maternal health services coverage.

Keyphrases

healthcare
birth weight
affordable care act
public health
pregnancy outcomes
mental health
primary care
gestational age
body mass index
weight gain
health insurance
physical activity
quality improvement
risk assessment
social media
health promotion
weight loss