Why is women’s utilization of a publicly funded health insurance low?: a qualitative study in Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract Background The continuing impetus for universal health coverage has given rise to publicly funded health insurance schemes in lower-middle income countries. However, there is insufficient understanding of how universal health coverage schemes impact gender equality and equity. This paper at...

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Main Authors: Rajalakshmi RamPrakash, Lakshmi Lingam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10352-4