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A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa

Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)

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ID4593435
AuthorsMonica Akinyi Magadi, Monica Magadi (0000-0002-6901-860X, Loughborough University, corresponding author), Alfred O Agwanda, Alfred Agwanda (University of Nairobi), Francis Obare (0000-0002-2353-8124, California University of Pennsylvania), Francis O Obare
Year2007
Volume64
Issue6
Pages1311-1325
Publication date2007-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2006.11.004
PMID17174017
OpenAlexW2165884991
LanguageEN
Citations received55
References cited27

Developing country · Economic growth · Educational attainment · Environmental health · Health care · Health services · Maternal health · Population · Public health · Residence · Demography · Global Health Care Issues · Global Maternal and Child Health · Medicine · Nursing · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Gerontology

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