African Information Science Research (LIS focus) | 08 February 2000
Universal Health Coverage and Maternal Mortality in South Africa: A Longitudinal Review Over Five Years
S, i, p, h, o, M, k, h, o, n, j, e, ,, N, o, n, t, o, m, b, i, D, l, a, m, i, n, i
Abstract
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiatives are crucial for improving health outcomes in South Africa, where maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases including PubMed and Web of Science, focusing on studies published from to . Findings indicate a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.05) in maternal mortality rates by 12% over the five-year period, with UHC programmes playing a key role in this reduction. UHC interventions have contributed to improved health outcomes for women of reproductive age in South Africa. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted to assess long-term impacts and potential areas for improvement in UHC delivery mechanisms. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.