[M9] Ch 28: Postponing Adolescent Parity in Developing Countries through Education

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to maternal health and education in developing countries, focusing on the impact of adolescent education on maternal mortality.

Maternal Mortality Ratio

The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

Countries with an average income level lower than high-income, which often face higher maternal mortality risks.

Extended Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (ECEA)

An evaluation method that incorporates financial risk protection, including the prevention of medical impoverishment.

Catastrophic Health Expenditure

Health costs that exceed a defined percentage of a household's income, leading to financial hardship.

Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Costs

Direct payments made by individuals for health care services at the time of use.

Socioeconomic Inequality

The disparity in income, education, and health between different socioeconomic groups.

Pregnancy-related Mortality

Death resulting from complications of pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy.

Financial Risk Protection (FRP)

Measures and policies aimed at preventing financial hardship due to medical costs.

Adolescent Pregnancy Rate

The percentage of women aged 15–19 who have given birth or are currently pregnant.

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed, relevant to maternal health outcomes.

Public Financing

Government funding to improve public services, including education and health care.

Health Economic Evaluation

Analysis of the costs and outcomes of health interventions to guide resource allocation.

Women’s Health Vulnerability

The susceptibility of women to negative health outcomes due to socioeconomic factors and lack of access to health care.

Maternal Deaths Averted

The number of maternal deaths that could be prevented through effective health interventions.

Income Quintile

A statistical division of the population into five equal parts based on income level.