Changes in the health systems and policy environment for maternal and newborn health, 2008–2018: An analysis of data from 78 low-income and middle-income countries

Elizabeth K. Stierman, Blerta Maliqi, Meighan Mary, Martin AJ. Dohlsten, Elizabeth Katwan, Allisyn C. Moran and Andreea A. Creanga

Social Science & Medicine, 2023, vol. 321, issue C

Abstract: Political, social, economic, and health system determinants play an important role in creating an enabling environment for maternal and newborn health. This study assesses changes in health systems and policy indicators for maternal and newborn health across 78 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) during 2008–2018, and examines contextual factors associated with policy adoption and systems changes.

Keywords: Maternal health; Newborn health; Health policy; Health systems; LMICs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115765

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