Where is the 'C' in antenatal care and postnatal care: A multi-country survey of availability of antenatal and postnatal care in low- and middle-income settings.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Antenatal (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are logical entry points for prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related illness and to reduce perinatal mortality. We developed signal functions and assessed availability of the essential components of care.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Afghanistan, Chad, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo.

Sample

Three hundred and twenty-one healthcare facilities.

Methods

Fifteen essential components or signal functions of ANC and PNC were identified. Healthcare facility assessment for availability of each component, human resources, equipment, drugs and consumables required to provide each component.

Main outcome measure

Availability of ANC PNC components.

Results

Across all countries, healthcare provider

SUBMITTER: Madaj B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541911 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature