The timing and quality of antenatal care received by women attending a primary care centre in Iquitos, Peru: A facility exit survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality is high in Loreto, Peru, but can be reduced by high quality antenatal care. Indicators for the quality of antenatal care received include the timing (with respect to gestational age) and number of antenatal appointments attended, the delivery of antenatal services and health information, and women's perceptions about their care. This study investigated these indicators amongst women receiving antenatal care in predominantly the San Juan Bautista district of Iquitos, Loreto. This was to identify areas for improvement through comparison with antenatal guidelines published by the Ministry of Health, Peru, and the World Health Organization.

Methods

A total of 134 women were recruited at the Centro de Salud, San Juan-a primary care centre in Iquitos.

SUBMITTER: Wynne SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7058332 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature