Does education sculpt healthcare choices? Exploring factors influencing healthcare utilization among female youths in eight low and lower-middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emphasizing the global commitment to universal health coverage, this research addresses geographical variations and challenges faced by young females across low and lower-middle-income countries. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the factors that influence the decision-making of young females when it comes to seeking healthcare services in low or lower-middle-income countries.

Methodology

We examined healthcare usage among female youth across eight countries. We used data from the DHS and employed regression and Chi2 tests for our analysis. Our focus was on females aged 15 to 24 and their visits to healthcare facilities. To ensure the validity of our findings, we used weighted sampling to represent the population.

Results

We had a tot

SUBMITTER: Nishan MNH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913268 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature