Access to maternal health services for young women with disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Young women with disabilities (WWDs) face multiple barriers in accessing maternal healthcare services in low-resource settings. Consequently, they are at an increased risk of adverse maternal health outcomes due to young age and having a disability. This review focuses on synthesising evidence regarding the extent of access to maternal healthcare services and the barriers faced by young WWDs in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a scoping review guided by the updated Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. A systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, Global Health, African Journal Online and Women's Studies International will be performed to identify relevant articles published in

SUBMITTER: Pebolo PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542724 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature