Socioeconomic inequality in postnatal care utilisation among reproductive age women in sub-Saharan African countries with high maternal mortality: a decomposition analysis

Our study revealed a pro-rich inequality in PNC utilisation across all included sub-Saharan African countries with high maternal mortality, except Liberia. This implies that PNC utilisation disproportionately favours the wealthy. Therefore, financially better-off women are more likely to utilise PNC services compared to those who are poor. Addressing the identified contributors of socioeconomic inequalities in PNC utilisation in each country remains crucial for achieving equity in PNC utilisation.