Why Do Women Seek Antenatal Care Late? Perspectives From Rural South Africa

Myer, Landon; Harrison, Abigail

doi:10.1016/s1526-9523(02)00421-x

Cited by 153 publications

(154 citation statements)

References 12 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

134

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This finding was consistent with the studies conducted in South Africa [15] Ghana, Kenya and Malawi [16]. This might be due to mothers within this age group have many experience throughout their life time and receive education from health extension works consistently which can help them to resist the elders influence that can prevent them not to follow their FANC.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Focused Antenatal Care Service Utilization and Associated Factors in Damot Sore District, Southern Ethiopia, Community Based Cross Sectional Study

Beyamo¹

2017

AJHR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:One of the important factors in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality is focused antenatal care which considers every pregnant woman who was at high risk for developing pregnancy related complications. Hence, all pregnant women should receive at least four antenatal visits to early identify the complications and intervene accordingly. The study aimed to assess focused antenatal care service utilization and associated factors among mothers who gave birth within 6 month preceding the study in Damot Sore District. A community based cross sectional study was conducted using quantitative methods in April, 2017 in Damot Sore District. Study participants were selected by simple random sampling method from the sampling frame. Data were entered into Epidata 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis, and Bivariate and multivariable analysis was used to identify predictors of focused antenatal care service utilization. Variables with odds ratio <=0.05 in multivariable analysis were taken as independent predictors. A total of 490 mothers who have history of antenatal care for their last birth within 6 month preceding the study period were included in the study and 229(46.7%) mothers attended focused antenatal care service. Maternal age (25-34) (AOR=1.92, 95%CI: 1.20, 3.09), husbands occupation (AOR=1.92, 95%CI: 1.30, 2.83) and women empowerment (AOR=2. 13, 95%CI: 1.43, 3.20) were significantly associated with focused antenatal care service utilization. The majority of pregnant mothers did not attend focused antenatal care during their last pregnancy. Maternal age, husband's occupation and empowerment were identified as factors affecting focused antenatal care service utilization. Provision of focused antenatal care should be used as an opportunity for early detection of pregnancy related complications.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Focused Antenatal Care Service Utilization and Associated Factors in Damot Sore District, Southern Ethiopia, Community Based Cross Sectional Study

Beyamo¹

2017

AJHR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…First attendance at antenatal clinic (first booking) varies but pregnant women in some developing countries, particularly those from poor communities may not start to attend an antenatal clinic until much later in the pregnancy (Lavender, Downe, Finnlayson, & Walsh, 2007;Myer & Harrison, 2003) by which time the effects of low pregnancy weight e.g.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Maternal Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Pregnancy Weight Gain in Nepal

Acharya

Zotor

Chaudhary

et al. 2016

Journal of Health Management

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

and KeywordsPoor maternal nutrition during pregnancy may predispose to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), immunological and metabolic adaptations which manifest as low birth weight and increase the risk of adult non-communicable disease. This study examined the relationships between maternal nutritional status, food intake and pregnancy weight gain (PWG) which may account for risk of low birth weight (LBW) in Nepal.A prospective cross-sectional study was undertaken in rural and urban Nepalese population using simple random sampling to select eligible subjects. A questionnaire designed for data collection including retrospective data from records and dietary intake were assessed using Food Frequency Questionnaire and 24 Hour Dietary Recall.Three hundred and seventy six women were recruited. A high prevalence of LBW (27.9%) and pre-term (14%) delivery were observed. LBW was higher in rural than urban subjects (p<0.05). Birth weight was related to period of gestation (r=0.609, p<0.05) (r=0.49, p<0.001), energy intake (r=0.061, p<0.001) and maternal protein intake (r=0.501, p<0.001). Low PWG (8.11 kg) was also observed and was associated with protein (r=0.499, p<0.01) and energy intake (r=0.396, p<0.01) and were lower among mothers in rural areas (p<0.05). Calcium intake was related to crown heel length (r=.399, p<0.001). Lipid, zinc and folate intake were significantly different in rural and urban subjects although the latter was adequate in both.Findings demonstrate the impact of maternal nutrition on birth outcomes in relation to specific nutrients and components of the diet. Targeted interventions are supported by the findings of this study in both rural and urban areas of Nepal.

show abstract

“…Qualitative studies suggested that most women experienced direct benefit from ANC in various pregnancies complications [40]. Neither urban nor rural women were sure about the benefits of ANC for their health or their unborn child in Zimbabwe [32].…”

Section: Survey Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Frequency and Timing of Antenatal Care Visits and Its Impact on Neonatal Mortality in EAG States of India

Gupta¹,

Talukdar²

2017

J Neonatal Biol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The study aims to examine the association between frequency of antenatal care visits and neonatal mortality in EAG states and to explore the relationship between the timing of first antenatal care visit in the trimester and neonatal mortality in EAG states of India. The study uses data from the third round of National Family Health Survey NFHS-3. The timing of the first antenatal visit and the relative number of ANC visits received by the women is studied separately. Logistic regression is applied to find an association between continuity, the timing of ANC received and neonatal birth outcome. Results explain significant association between mothers receiving ANC 4-9 visits had experienced a lower risk of neonatal mortality. Mothers who received antenatal care visit from the first trimester experienced lest pregnancy outcomes and neonatal deaths.

show abstract

Why Do Women Seek Antenatal Care Late? Perspectives From Rural South Africa

Cited by 153 publications

References 12 publications

Focused Antenatal Care Service Utilization and Associated Factors in Damot Sore District, Southern Ethiopia, Community Based Cross Sectional Study

Focused Antenatal Care Service Utilization and Associated Factors in Damot Sore District, Southern Ethiopia, Community Based Cross Sectional Study

Maternal Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Pregnancy Weight Gain in Nepal

Frequency and Timing of Antenatal Care Visits and Its Impact on Neonatal Mortality in EAG States of India

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About