2023
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1107008
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Effectiveness of eight or more antenatal contacts on health facility delivery and early postnatal care in low- and middle-income countries: a propensity score matching

Abstract: BackgroundDespite progress in reducing maternal and child mortality, many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) still experience an unacceptably high level of the problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recommended pregnant women should have at least eight antenatal care visits (ANC8+) with a trained healthcare provider as a key strategy to promote pregnant women's health. Antenatal care is an imperative factor for subsequent maternal healthcare utilization such as health facility delivery and… Show more

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“…SMCoC, endorsed by the WHO, is a crucial strategy for promoting the health of pregnant women (4) vital for subsequent healthcare utilization. By adhering to SMCoC, LMICs have the potential to reduce the burden of maternal and child health vulnerabilities (5). Therefore, this study has adopted the revised WHO SMCoC guidelines to assess maternal healthcare utilization in Pakistan.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…SMCoC, endorsed by the WHO, is a crucial strategy for promoting the health of pregnant women (4) vital for subsequent healthcare utilization. By adhering to SMCoC, LMICs have the potential to reduce the burden of maternal and child health vulnerabilities (5). Therefore, this study has adopted the revised WHO SMCoC guidelines to assess maternal healthcare utilization in Pakistan.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The revised SMCoC guideline strongly emphasizes antenatal visits, operating on the principle that increased antenatal visits lead to more systematic health screening during the antenatal period. The body of scientific evidence unequivocally supports the notion that increasing the frequency of antenatal visits holds the key to reducing maternal and child health vulnerability (5). Beyond its direct benefits, more antenatal visits also contribute to enhanced acceptance of skilled birth attendant deliveries and timely postnatal care, further fortifying the defenses against health vulnerabilities (6).…”
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confidence: 94%
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