Determinants of antenatal care service utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of demographic and health surveys data (2015-2022).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for maternal and neonatal health, facilitating early complication management, health education, and promoting skilled birth assistance. Despite global ANC recommendations, implementation remains suboptimal in sub-Saharan Africa, where maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain high. Assessing ANC prevalence and its determinants can help address gaps and improve health outcomes.

Methods

This study utilised data from recent Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) conducted between 2015 and 2022 across SSA countries, using a weighted sample of 196,459 women. ANC service use during pregnancy was classified as no ANC visits, one to three ANC visits, or four or more visits. Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate explanatory v

SUBMITTER: Ayele BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature