Title. Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care in developing countries: systematic
review of the literature. Aim. This paper is a report of a systematic review to identify and …

Objective To assess the socioeconomic, geographical and demographic inequities in the
use of postnatal health-care services in low-and middle-income countries. Methods We …

Background Utilization of maternal health services is associated with improved maternal and
neonatal health outcomes. Considering global and national interests in the Millennium …

In Tanzania, the coverage of four or more antenatal care (ANC 4) visits among pregnant
women has declined over time. We conducted an exploratory analysis to identify factors …

Background Although antenatal care coverage in Tanzania is high, worrying gaps exist in
terms of its quality and ability to prevent, diagnose or treat complications. Moreover, much …

Background Postnatal care is essential to save the life of the mother and newborn.
Knowledge on the determinants of postnatal care assists the policy makers to design, justify …

Background Antenatal care (ANC) has been recognised as a way to improve health
outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. However, only 29% of pregnant women …

Background Postnatal care is uncommon in Nepal, and where it is available the quality is
often poor. Adequate utilisation of postnatal care can help reduce mortality and morbidity …

Background The first 2 days after childbirth present the highest risk of dying for a mother.
Providing postnatal care within the first 2 days after childbirth can help avert maternal …

Background Postnatal care (PNC) for the mother and infant is a neglected area, even for
women who give birth in a health facility. Currently, there is very little evidence on the …