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Determinants of antenatal care utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
BMJ Open · 2019 · Vol. 9(10) · pp. e031890–e031890
Ijeoma Nkem Okedo‐Alex✉(Ebonyi State University)Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike(Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki)Obumneme Ezeanosike(Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki)Chigozie Jesse Uneke(Ebonyi State University)
Abstract
A variety of predisposing, enabling and need factors affect ANC utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa. Intersectoral collaboration to promote female education and empowerment, improve geographical access and strengthened implementation of ANC policies with active community participation are recommended.
Global Maternal and Child HealthIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicineCINAHLChecklistObservational studyAttendanceData extractionFamily medicineSystematic reviewResidenceSocioeconomic status
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FemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansPatient Acceptance of Health CarePregnancyPrenatal CareSocioeconomic FactorsAfrica South of the Sahara
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