Improving maternal healthcare utilisation in sub‐Saharan Africa through micro‐finance

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2011

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Purpose – This paper aims to examine links between women's access to micro‐finance and how they use maternal healthcare services in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Design/methodology/approach – The authors use theoretical and empirical literature to propose a framework to sustain and improve women's access to maternal healthcare services through micro‐financing. Findings – It is found that improved access to micro‐finance by women, combined with education may enhance maternal health service uptake. Research limitations/implications – The paper does not consider empirical data in the analysis. The authors advocate empirically testing the framework proposed in other SSA countries. Social implications – It is important to empower women by facilitating their access to education and micro‐finance. This has implications for improving maternal healthcare utilization in SSA. Originality/value – The paper moves beyond poor access to maternal health services in SSA and proposes a framework for providing sustainable solutions.

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Maternal healthcare, Access, Sub‐Saharan Africa, Micro‐finance, Health services, Africa, Women

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Gordon Abekah‐Nkrumah, Patience Aseweh Abor, Joshua Abor, Charles K.D. Adjasi, (2011) "Improving maternal healthcare utilisation in sub‐Saharan Africa through micro‐finance", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 24 Iss: 8, pp.601 - 610

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