Integrating the rights-based and capability approaches in the analysis of maternal healthcare utilization in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel modelling study.

The rights-based and capability approaches received increased attention relative to maternal health in the aftermath of the 2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This may be in view of the sub-optimal progress gained in reducing maternal and child mortality, especially in developing countries. D...

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Main Authors: Simona Simona (Author), Nakena Likando (Author), Andrew Banda (Author), Million Phiri (Author)
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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