Effect of access to health care services on infant mortality in Togo
Keywords:
proportional risk model, access to health care, infant mortalityAbstract
This study aims to analyse the effects of unrestricted access to health care on infant mortality in Togo. We used a proportional hazard duration model to assess these effects. Following the estimates of this model based on data from the Demographic and Health Survey carried out in Togo in 2013, our results show that being born in the presence of qualified health personnel contributes to reducing the risk of child mortality less than a year. On the other hand, improved education for mothers improves the likelihood of children surviving beyond their first birthday. This work highlights the need to invest in the training of health workers and also to encourage the education of girls. Such investments will significantly reduce infant mortality.
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