Examining trends in inequality in the use of reproductive health care services in Ghana and Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Equitable use of reproductive health care services is of critical importance since it may affect women's and children's health. Policies to reduce inequality in access to reproductive health care services are often general and frequently benefit the richer population. This is known as the inverse equity situation. We analyzed the magnitude and trends in wealth-related inequalities in the use of family planning, antenatal and delivery care services in Ghana and Nigeria. We also investigate horizontal inequalities in the determinants of reproductive health care service use over the years.

Methods

We use data from Ghana's (2003, 2008 and 2014) and Nigeria's (2003, 2008 and 2013) Demographic and Health Surveys. We use concentration curves and concentration indices to

SUBMITTER: Ogundele OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6293518 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature