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Barriers to healthcare access among women in sub-Saharan Africa: A pooled analysis of multi-country DHS data (2019–2023)

2026Open accessGondar University

Abstract

In this study, over half of women in Sub-Saharan Africa face significant barriers to healthcare access. Educational status, media exposure, place of residence, antenatal care attendance, place of delivery, health insurance coverage, wealth index, recent visits to health facilities, community literacy levels, community wealth status, and regional differences were determinant factors. These findings highlight the need for Sub-Saharan African governments to prioritize these determinants when formulating policies and strategies aimed at reducing preventable barriers to healthcare access in the region.

Research topics

  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0331328

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