Distance as a barrier to obstetric care among indigenous women in Panama: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We assess the relationship between distance to a woman's assigned health clinic and obstetric care utilisation.

Design

We employ a cross-sectional study design using baseline data from the evaluation of a conditional cash transfer programme to promote greater utilisation of maternal and infant health services. Data were collected between December 2016 and January 2017.

Setting

The study is conducted in Ngäbe Buglé, the largest of Panama's three indigenous territories, where maternal mortality is three times the national average.

Participants

We analyse a representative sample of 1336 indigenous women with a birth in the 12 months prior to the survey.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Primary outcomes include obstetric care utilisation mea

SUBMITTER: Acevedo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7059489 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature