Women's autonomy in healthcare decision-making and healthcare seeking behaviour for childhood illness in Ghana: Analysis of data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The capacity of women to decide on their healthcare plays a key role in their health. In this study, we examined the association between women's healthcare decision-making capacity and their healthcare seeking behaviour for childhood illnesses in Ghana.

Materials and methods

We used data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. A total sample of 2,900 women with children less than 5 years was used for the analysis. Data were processed and analysed using STATA version 14.0. Chi-square test of independence and binary logistic regression were carried out to generate the results. Statistical significance was pegged at 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We relied on the 'Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology' (STROBE) statement i

SUBMITTER: Budu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7652316 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature