Impact of household food insecurity on the use of maternal health services in the Savanes region, Togo: a qualitative study

Findings from this study highlight the link between food insecurity and maternal healthcare utilization, emphasizing the need to address food insecurity at its root in programs aiming to improve maternal health. Prioritizing poverty reduction through education, income, women's socioeconomic empowerment and food self-sufficiency is crucial. Hence, intersectorial interventions including prenatal nutrition programs are essential to improving access to maternal healthcare.