Geographic influences on sexual and reproductive health service utilization in rural Mozambique

Jing Yao; Alan T. Murray; Victor Agadjanian; Sarah R. Hayford

doi:10.1016/j.apgeog.2011.07.009

Geographic influences on sexual and reproductive health service utilization in rural Mozambique

Jing Yao^*, Alan T. Murray, Victor Agadjanian, Sarah R. Hayford

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a major public health issue across the globe, and it is of particular concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Utilization of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services can significantly impact HIV prevention, transmission, and treatment. SRH service utilization may be determined by individual characteristics, such as education and economic status, but also by the location and accessibility of health care facilities. Using population-based survey data, this study applies exploratory spatial analysis techniques to examine spatial patterns of SRH service utilization among rural married women in southern Mozambique. Clustering among those using services is found as are spatial associations, indicating significant spatial variability in the utilization of health services. The findings provide valuable insights for current and future health care program planning and configuration. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	601-607
Number of pages	7
Journal	Applied Geography
Volume	32
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2011.07.009
Publication status	Published - Mar 2012

Keywords

Family planning
QUALITY
SURVIVAL
CARE
HIV testing
ENGLAND
ACCESS
CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICE
ACCESSIBILITY
Spatial analysis
FERTILITY
Health care utilization
MIGRATION
SOCIAL NETWORKS
GIS

UN SDGs

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Geographic influences on sexual and reproductive health service utilization in rural Mozambique

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