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Gender inequities in curative and preventative health care use among infants in Bihar, India.

Authored by:

Vilms, R.J., McDougal, L., Atmavilas, Y., et al.

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).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Gender inequity in immunization coverage and careseeking contribute to the excess mortality for girls. These coverage inequities are more pronounced in families with multiple siblings.

Key Evidence: 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.