Factors impacting antenatal care utilization: a systematic review of 37 fragile and conflict-affected situations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is estimated that over 930 million people live in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS) worldwide. These regions, characterized by violence, civil unrest, and war, are often governed by corrupt administrations who are unwilling to provide their citizens with basic human rights. Individuals living in FCAS face health inequities; however, women are disproportionally affected and face additional barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive services, including antenatal care (ANC). This systematic review aims to identify the factors that impact ANC usage in the 37 countries or regions classified as FCAS in 2020 by The World Bank.

Methods

Using the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of five databases (SCOPUS, Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL

SUBMITTER: Alibhai KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9188725 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature