Quality of antenatal care and associated factors in public health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Potentially, the risk of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy and child birth can be prevented through comprehensive, quality antenatal care services. The high maternal mortality rate in developing countries, including Ethiopia, is related to poor quality of antenatal care services and is still a major public health problem. The aim of this study is to assess the quality of antenatal care and associated factors in public health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a quantitative method from December 10 to January 30, 2020. A total of 616 study participants were selected by a systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected using pre-tested structured interview administered questionnair

SUBMITTER: Hailu GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9187099 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature