Factors influencing the uptake of antenatal care in Uganda: a mixed methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended increasing antenatal care (ANC) visits from four to eight to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. However, many low-middle income countries (LMICs), including Uganda, struggle to achieve even the basic four ANC visits. To further improve ANC attendance, understanding the perceptions and beliefs of end users is crucial. This systematic review explores the perceptions, experiences, and behavior of pregnant or previously pregnant women, their families and healthcare workers on ANC attendance in Uganda.

Methods

The review includes qualitative and quantitative studies published from January 2012 to September 2022. Outcomes include early initiation of ANC visits and any attendance or utilization of routine ANC

SUBMITTER: Bhutada K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11545493 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature