In an analysis of statewide survey data collected in Bihar, India, researchers reported that female newborns had significantly lower odds of receiving care if ill compared to male newborns (80.6% vs. 89.1%) and lower odds of having a postnatal check up visit within a month of birth (5.4% vs. 7.3%). This gender inequity is more pronounced among families at lower wealth levels and those with higher numbers of siblings.
Full Citation:
Vilms, R.J., McDougal, L., Atmavilas, Y., et al.. 2017. Gender inequities in curative and preventative health care use among infants in Bihar, India.. Journal of Global Health. 7(2).
Title of Article: Gender inequities in curative and preventative health care use among infants in Bihar, India.
Author(s): Vilms, R.J., McDougal, L., Atmavilas, Y., et al.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: Journal of Global Health
Publication Volume: 7(2)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5592115/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): htps://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.07.020402