Factors Influencing the Booking Gestational Age Among Antenatal Clinic Attendees at Primary Health Centers in South West, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal care (ANC) is a recognized factor for favorable pregnancy outcomes. Despite the benefits associated with early initiation of antenatal care, late booking still predominates in sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the factors, including family dynamics, associated with the booking gestational age among women attending ANC clinics in a Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 255 pregnant women attending ANC at the Primary Health Centres in Osun State, who were selected by stratified random sampling technique. Data were obtained with aid of a semi-structured questionnaire and subjected to descriptive and inferential analyses.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Olufemi Olayinka T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9693778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature