Socioeconomic inequalities in use of delivery care services in India
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RESULTS : Significant differences existed in availing of delivery care services among various segments of the population. Women residing in rural areas were less likely than urban women to use the health care services (P<0.001). Both economic and educational status of women were positively associated with use of medical facilities (P<0.001). Christian and Sikh women utilized the reproductive health services far better than Hindu and Muslim women (P<0.001).
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