Correlates of late initiation and underutilisation of the recommended eight or more antenatal care visits among women of reproductive age: insights from the 2019 Ghana Malaria Indicator Survey
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058693
Abstract: Objective This study assessed the correlates of late initiation and underutilisation of the WHO’s recommended eight or more antenatal care visits among women in Ghana. Design We analysed secondary data from 2163 women in the 2019… read more here.
Keywords: care visits; eight antenatal; late initiation; care ... See more keywords
Noncompliance with the WHO's Recommended Eight Antenatal Care Visits among Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multilevel Analysis
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/6696829
Abstract: Background In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced a minimum of eight antenatal care (ANC) visits for positive pregnancy outcomes. This study examined the prevalence of noncompliance with 8+ ANCvisits and its associated factors… read more here.
Keywords: noncompliance anc; noncompliance; pregnant women; anc ... See more keywords
Regional disparities and socio-demographic factors associated with eight or more antenatal care visits in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1186/s13690-024-01364-8
Abstract: Antenatal care is vital for maternal health and wellbeing, with the World Health Organization recommending a minimum of eight visits during pregnancy. In this study, we examined the regional disparities and factors associated with eight… read more here.
Keywords: regional disparities; care; antenatal care; eight antenatal ... See more keywords
Understanding coverage of antenatal care in Palestine: Cross-sectional analysis of Palestinian Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, 2019–2020
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297956
Abstract: Introduction Antenatal care is an essential component of primary healthcare, providing opportunities to screen, prevent, and treat morbidity to preserve the health of mothers and offspring. The World Health Organization now recommends a minimum of… read more here.
Keywords: antenatal contacts; care; antenatal care; eight antenatal ... See more keywords