Evaluation of universal health coverage for maternal health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of the context, reforms and progress.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This scoping review explores the global context, policies and programmes aimed at achieving universal health coverage (UHC) for maternal health services, focusing on progress within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Additionally, it maps methodological approaches and indicators used to evaluate UHC progress for maternal health.

Design

Scoping review methodology.

Data sources

ProQuest, Scopus, Web of Science and Ovid MEDLINE were searched.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Included were peer-reviewed studies that evaluated UHC policies, programmes and progress towards achieving UHC of maternal health services in LMICs, reported primary research and conducted in all healthcare settings.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two independ

SUBMITTER: Aden JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12742088 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature