Magnitude of utilisation of ANC with eight or more contacts and its associated factors among pregnant women in Yayo District, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2023: a quantitative facility-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal care (ANC) is a critical component for improving maternal and newborn health. It provides a platform for essential healthcare services, including health promotion, screening and diagnosis, injury and disease prevention, birth preparedness and preparation for the postnatal period. By implementing timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, ANC can reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality and optimise overall health and well-being.

Objective

To assess the magnitude of utilisation of ANC with eight or more contacts and its associated factors among pregnant women attending ANC in Yayo District, 2023.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 301 randomly selected pregnant women attending ANC follow-up in selected

SUBMITTER: Sisay WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature