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Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care in developing countries: systematic review of the literature
Journal of Advanced Nursing · 2008 · Vol. 61(3) · pp. 244–260
Bibha Simkhada✉(Aberdeen Maternity Hospital)Edwin van Teijlingen(University of Aberdeen)Maureen Porter(University of Aberdeen)Padam Simkhada(University of Aberdeen)
Abstract
More qualitative research is required to explore the effect of women's satisfaction, autonomy and gender role in the decision-making process. Adequate utilization of antenatal care cannot be achieved merely by establishing health centres; women's overall (social, political and economic) status needs to be considered.
Global Maternal and Child HealthMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsHealthcare Policy and ManagementDeveloping countryMedicineAttendanceFamily medicineHealth careAutonomyNursingEconomic growthPolitical science
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Developing CountriesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services ResearchHumansInfant MortalityInfant, NewbornMaternal MortalityPovertyPregnancyPrenatal CareRisk FactorsSocioeconomic Factors
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