2023
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05871-4
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Antenatal care utilization and its associated factors in Somalia: a cross-sectional study

Alli Miikkulainen,
Ibrahim Abdirahman Mohamud,
Majda Aqazouz
et al.

Abstract: Background WHO recommends attending minimum four ANC consultations during pregnancy to ensure early detection of complications. The objective of this study was to quantify ANC attendance and factors associated with it. Methods Participants were randomly selected using the WHO Cluster survey methodology in Southern and Central Somalia. A paper-print questionnaire was used to collect all data. Outcomes of interest were: access to at least one ANC con… Show more

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“…Responses were then categorized as "wanted" (if they responded "yes" to the initial question), "mistimed" (if they answered "later" to the subsequent inquiry), and "unwanted" (if they indicated "no more" in the follow-up question). The reliability and validity of this data collection and categorization method have been consistently demonstrated across various regions, including Asian and African countries (11,15,17,18).…”
Section: Exposure Variablesmentioning
confidence: 81%
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“…Responses were then categorized as "wanted" (if they responded "yes" to the initial question), "mistimed" (if they answered "later" to the subsequent inquiry), and "unwanted" (if they indicated "no more" in the follow-up question). The reliability and validity of this data collection and categorization method have been consistently demonstrated across various regions, including Asian and African countries (11,15,17,18).…”
Section: Exposure Variablesmentioning
confidence: 81%
“…The higher rates of maternal and child mortality in Somalia reflect broader challenges related to maternal healthcare access, infrastructure, and socioeconomic disparities (1, 9, 10). Limited access to maternal healthcare services is a significant concern, with recent data indicating that only 23% of Somali mothers receive at least four ANC consultations, a significant drop from the 85% who receive at least one ANC (1,11). Additionally, only around half of deliveries occur in hospitals, with a mere 10% receiving PNC (1,11).…”
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confidence: 99%
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