Obstacles to advancing women's health in Mozambique: a qualitative investigation into the perspectives of policy makers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite substantial investment in women's health over the past two decades, and enthusiastic government support for MDG 5 and SDG 3, health indicators for women in Mozambique remain among the lowest in the world. Maternal mortality stayed constant from 2003 to 2011, with an MMR of 408; the estimated HIV prevalence for women of 15-24 years is over twice that for men; and only 12.1% of women are estimated to be using modern contraception. This study explores the perspectives of policy makers in the Mozambican health system and affiliates on the challenges that are preventing Mozambique from achieving greater gains in women's health.

Methods

We conducted in-depth interviews with 39 senior- and mid-level policy makers in the Ministry of Health and affiliated instituti

SUBMITTER: Qiu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6757408 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature