Temporal relationship between Women's empowerment and utilization of antenatal care services: lessons from four National Surveys in sub-Saharan Africa.
Yusuf Olushola KareemImran Oludare Morhason-BelloFunmilola M OlaOlorunOlumuyiwa OmonaiyePublished in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2021)
This study highlights the significant impact of women's empowerment as a key factor for improving maternal health outcomes in SSA. It is imperative that government and development partners invest more on empowerment of women as part of strategic intervention to improve maternal health outcomes.
Keyphrases
- pregnancy outcomes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnant women
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- quality improvement
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- primary care
- insulin resistance
- cross sectional
- mental health
- type diabetes
- body mass index
- adipose tissue
- hepatitis c virus
- preterm birth
- metabolic syndrome