District level coverage gap in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health care services in India

J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2012 Dec;2(4):221-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jegh.2012.12.004. Epub 2013 Jan 11.

Abstract

India has the highest number of maternal (2010) and child (2009) deaths in the world suggesting a poor coverage in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) care services. This study assessed the coverage gap in MNCH care across districts in India using a robust aggregate Coverage Gap Index (CGI) developed by the 'Countdown 2008 Equity Analysis Group'. The north-south divide in MNCH care coverage gap is apparent. The results derived from this study emphasise the need for focused intervention in 210 districts which have a coverage gap of ≥50%.

Keywords: Child Health; Coverage gap; District; India; Maternal Health; Newborn.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Child Health Services / economics*
  • Child Health Services / statistics & numerical data
  • Child Welfare*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Healthcare Disparities / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant
  • Infant Mortality / trends
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Insurance Coverage / statistics & numerical data*
  • Male
  • Maternal Health Services / economics*
  • Maternal Health Services / statistics & numerical data
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Socioeconomic Factors