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Horizontal Equity in the Use of Maternal Health Services in Cameroon

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  • Josiane, Saleu Feumeni

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An equitable healthcare system should be the health policy goal of all countries. The objective of this study is to measure horizontal equity in the use of maternal health services in Cameroon from 2004 to 2018. Specifically, it aims to determine the level of inequity in assistance during delivery and in the intake of tetanus vaccine from 2004 to 2018. It identifies sources of inequity in assistance during delivery and at the intake of tetanus vaccine. To accomplish this, we used the indirect standardization of health care method and the 2004, 2011, and 2018 Demographic and Health Surveys. The results show that there are significant inequities in wealth, education, region of residence, and in access to the nearest health facilities. Furthermore, sociodemographic and economic inequities are associated with health care utilization inequities. A health policy implementation monitoring team is therefore essential if the observed inequities in the use of maternal health services in Cameroon are to be significantly reduced.

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  • Josiane, Saleu Feumeni, 2024. "Horizontal Equity in the Use of Maternal Health Services in Cameroon," Working Papers 01303ec7-4f2d-4e57-8f7b-d, African Economic Research Consortium.
    • Handle: RePEc:aer:wpaper:01303ec7-4f2d-4e57-8f7b-dd45d08ee1a6
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