The human right to safely give birth: data from 193 countries show that gender equality does affect maternal mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While a reduction in the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has slowed, newer strategies are needed to achieve an ongoing and sustainable reduction of the MMR. Previous studies have investigated the association between health system-related factors such as wealth inequalities, healthcare access and use on maternal mortality. However, a women's rights-based approach to address MMR has not been studied, excluding the health system-related factors. This study aimed to analyse the association between gender equality and MMR globally.

Methods

Using structural equation modelling (SEM), secondary and open access data from the United Nations and other international agencies from 193 countries were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). Gender-sensitive var

SUBMITTER: Bagade T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9685845 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature