Examining inequalities in uptake of maternal health care and choice of provider in underserved urban areas of Mumbai India: a mixed methods study

摘要

BackgroundDiscussions of maternity care in developing countries tend to emphasise service uptake and overlook choice of provider. Understanding how families choose among health providers is essential to addressing inequitable access to care. Our objectives were to quantify the determinants and choice of maternity care provider in Mumbai’s informal urban settlements, and to explore the reasons underlying their choices.