Layers of inequality: gender, medicalisation and obstetric violence in Ghana
Abstract Background This study explored how gender inequalities in health systems influence women’s experiences of obstetric violence in Ghana. Obstetric violence is recognised as a major public health concern and human rights violation. In particular, it reduces women’s trust and use of health faci...
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| Main Author: | Abena Asefuaba Yalley |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024-11-01
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| Series: | International Journal for Equity in Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02331-z |
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