Effect of antenatal care on birth outcomes in The Gambia: a propensity score matching analysis
Santosh Kumar,
Alasana Suso,
Elizabeth Wood
Abstract:Background
The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) is disproportionately high in developing countries, particularly in African countries. LBW infants have a greater risk of mortality and suffer from physical and cognitive impairment. Adequate antenatal care (ANC) can improve birth outcomes and mitigate the risk of LBW; however, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of ANC on birth outcomes in resource-poor settings. The objective of this study was to estimate the causal association between ANC and b… Show more
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