Factors associated with antenatal care service content utilization in selected rural areas of Southern Ethiopia: Assessing the extent of compliance with World Health Organization recommendations-A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The quality of antenatal care (ANC) plays a crucial role in maternal and child health, yet little is known about the actual service content received by pregnant women in rural southern Ethiopia.

Objectives

To explore the factors influencing ANC content utilization in selected rural areas of southern Ethiopia, shedding light on critical gaps in service delivery.

Design

A mixed-methods study.

Data sources

Quantitative data were collected from 851 systematically selected women, and qualitative data from 20 purposefully selected participants including mothers, health extension workers, and healthcare professionals.

Methods

Data were collected using a pre-tested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed usin

SUBMITTER: Gebrekirstos LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489195 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature