Utilization of maternal healthcare services in women experiencing spousal violence in Pakistan: A comparative analysis of 2012-13 and 2017-18 Pakistan Demographic Health Surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pakistan and other developing countries need to address disparities in maternal health care and factors associated with it. This justifies tracking the progress on two important indicators 'spousal violence' and 'maternal health care utilization' to improve maternal health and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for these nations.

Objective

The objective of this study is to compare the data from the latest two Demographic Health Surveys of Pakistan to identify trends in prevalence of various forms of spousal violence and maternal healthcare utilization and to determine the predictive role of spousal violence in poor maternal health.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of nationally representative data from the 2012-13 and 2017-18 PDHS. Th

SUBMITTER: Hassan SU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7518579 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature