Village in the city: autonomy and maternal health-seeking among slum populations of Mumbai

摘要: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-2) data on womens autonomy and maternal careseeking from Maharashtra can be used to place the results of this small-scale survey into a larger context. This is particularly true since NFHS-2 which was conducted concurrently with in 1999 included sizeable subset respondents Mumbai slum locations. Using these it possible compare previous study Mumbai-wide representative nature autonomy/careseeking relationship between nonslum areas also see how differs situation rural areas. paper seeks examine slums using both data. Regression models are quantify relationships different aspects careseeking. Understanding transition village city key increasing numbers women worldwide. Furthermore given emphasis extending institutional services for childbirth proportions important investigate effects especially Asian contexts where gender constraints severely compromise decisionmaking abilities. (excerpt)