Determinants of antenatal care dropout in South Mecha woreda, Amhara regional state, North west Ethiopia, 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal care (ANC) is vital for the health and well-being of mothers and their babies during pregnancy. It provides care, education, counseling, screening, and treatment to manage pregnancy-related complications. However, many pregnant women, especially in low-income regions like sub-Saharan Africa, do not complete recommended visits, leading to high dropout rates. Ethiopia, following WHO 2016 recommendations, has adopted an eight-contact ANC model, but still faces a 30% dropout rate. Effective ANC is crucial for reducing maternal mortality rates and ensuring positive pregnancy outcomes.

Objectives

The aim of the study is to identify the determinants of ANC dropout among mothers who delivered in South Mecha Woreda, North West Ethiopia, 2024.

Design

A comm

SUBMITTER: Andiso W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034954 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature