Determinants of antenatal care utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

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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.

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Global Maternal and Child Health Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

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Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 9, Issue 10, pp. e031890-e031890

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031890

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Determinants of antenatal care utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

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