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

作者: Jing Yao , Alan T. Murray , Victor Agadjanian , Sarah R. Hayford

DOI: 10.1016/J.APGEOG.2011.07.009

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

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