Maternal factors associated with inadequate antenatal contacts in the central hospital of Yaounde, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a minimum of eight Antenatal Contacts (ANCs) recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2016 to improve birth outcomes, many pregnant women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, are unable to attend the required number of visits. This study aimed to examine maternal factors associated with Inadequate ANC (IANC) in the Central Hospital of Yaoundé (CHY).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed from June 8th to August 07th 2021. The study recruited women who had given birth in the CHY within 24 h prior to the inclusion date. Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was used for the comparison of proportions. Logistic regression was used to determine maternal factors associated with IANCs. All statistical analyses were performed usi

SUBMITTER: Cheudjui AJN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature