Inequity of maternal-child health services in ASEAN member states from 1993 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inequity in maternal-child health services is a challenge to global health as it hinders the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage. Though the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made remarkable achievements in maternal-child health, there remain gaps in reaching global goals. This study aimed to compare and investigate the inequity in maternal-child health (MCH) services in ASEAN member states to help guide policy decisions to improve equitable health services in the SDG era and beyond.

Methods

Using the WHO Health Inequality Monitor, we identified inequity summary measures for five MCH services in ASEAN member states from 1993 to 2021: antenatal care, births attended by skilled health personnel, diphth

SUBMITTER: Feng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10408145 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature