The influence of religion on maternal mortality ratios in developing countries with implications for social work theory and practice

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The World Health Organization has used maternal mortality ratios as an indicator of progress in human rights and women's rights. There are several variables that may affect women's access to healthcare such as employment, motivation, perception, cultural values, education, religion and age. Population studies in Zimbabwe have shown that religion slows demographic transition. This study examined the degree of influence of religion on maternal mortality ratios in developing countries. A regression analysis comparing Catholic and Islamic countries' maternal mortality ratios indicated a +.140 correlation, significant at (.035) for predominantly Catholic populations. The control variable, the Human Development Index (HDI), had a −.838 correlation, significant at (.00) for maternal mortality ratios in developing countries. Implications for social work theory and practice are offered.