Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in Northern Sudan: the role of antenatal care and socioeconomic inequities in war.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended increasing the minimum number of antenatal care (ANC) contacts from four to eight. High rates of maternal and neonatal complications and low ANC coverage are significant concerns in Sudan, especially after the war erupted. This study investigated the patterns of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes and their correlation with ANC use and socioeconomic profile.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 267 postpartum women using convenience sampling in three public hospitals and one private clinic in Merowe locality, Northern Sudan. Structured interviews were conducted to collect data on socioeconomic and maternal characteristics, ANC use, and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Descriptive, bivaria

SUBMITTER: Elhassan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502332 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature