Utilization, satisfaction, and barriers to antenatal care among pregnant women in Gadarif State during the Sudan war: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare services during wartime face significant challenges. Pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) during the Sudan conflict encounter numerous barriers, impacting their access and satisfaction. This study assessed ANC utilization, satisfaction, and barriers faced by pregnant women in Gadarif State during the ongoing war.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at Gadarif Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology from September to November 2024, targeting women who had given birth at the hospital. A questionnaire with four sections assessed utilization, satisfaction, and barriers with ANC during wartime. Cross-tabulations and chi-square tests analyzed associations between categorical variables, with p-values < 0.05 considered significant.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ali EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11992725 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature