Factors Affecting Antenatal Care Attendance among Pregnant Women in Mogadishu, Somalia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal care (ANC) is a healthcare service designed to ensure a safe pregnancy. The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women have at least four ANC visits for a healthy pregnancy. However, it is unclear whether this guideline is being followed in Mogadishu, Somalia. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the factors that influence ANC attendance among pregnant women in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at two hospitals, involving 329 pregnant women in their third trimester. Data were collected using structured questionnaires through face-to-face interviews. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 26, using descriptive statistics and logistic regression to assess the association between variables, with a sig

SUBMITTER: Osman WA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553898 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature