First trimester antenatal care contact in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and contributing factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection, prevention, and management of diseases associated with pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions depend on the beginning of antenatal care contact in the first trimester. Across Africa, regional and national differences are observed in the proportion of first-trimester ANC contact and the factors contributing to it. To create a suitable intervention plan, it is crucial to overcome these differences through single standard and uniform guidelines. This can be achieved through meta-analysis and systematic reviews. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of first trimester ANC contact and the factors contributing to it in Africa.

Methods

Observational studies conducted in Africa were retrieved from PubMed, Google Schol

SUBMITTER: Abdo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10585910 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature