Executive summary Inspired by unprecedented improvements in human health and
development in recent decades, our world has embarked on a quest that only a generation …

Background In the context of high maternal morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa,
less than 80% of pregnant women receive antenatal care services. According to a 2016 …

Introduction Antenatal care (ANC) is a major public health intervention aimed at ensuring
safe pregnancy outcomes. In Nigeria, the recommended minimum of four times ANC …

Background A disproportionately high rate of maternal deaths is reported in develo** and
underdeveloped regions of the world. Much of this is associated with social and cultural …

Abstract Background In Rwanda, a majority of pregnant women visit antenatal care (ANC)
services, however not to the extent that is recommended. Association between socio …

Abstract Background Although Primary Health Care (PHC) was designed to provide
universal access to skilled pregnancy care for the prevention of maternal deaths, very little is …

Background Maternal mortality is still a major risk for women of childbearing age in Nigeria.
In 2008, Nigeria bore 14% of the global burden of maternal mortality. The national maternal …

Antenatal care (ANC) utilization is lower in Nigeria than the African average. We
investigated the relationship between wealth and utilization of ANC and also assessed other …

Background Maternal health constitutes high priority agenda for governments across the
world. Despite efforts by various governments in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the sub-region …

Abstract Background While Primary Health Care has been designed to provide universal
access to skilled pregnancy care for the prevention of maternal deaths in Nigeria, available …