Background Although the majority of Ghanaian women receive antenatal care (ANC), many
exhibit low health literacy by misinterpreting and incorrectly operationalizing ANC …

Background An essential component to improving maternal and newborn outcomes is
antenatal care. A trial of group antenatal care was implemented in Ghana where 7 health …

Introduction The J9 Plus (J9) maternal-child accompaniment program is based on four
pillars: group antenatal care (GANC), group pediatric care, psychosocial support, and …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts women of reproductive age globally and can lead to
significant negative consequences during pregnancy. This study describes an exploratory …

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six
months after birth to ensure child health and survival. Antenatal care provides an opportunity …

Background As utilization of individual antenatal care (I-ANC) has increased throughout sub-
Saharan Africa, questions have arisen about whether individual versus group-based care …

The use of family planning (FP) methods significantly contributes to improved outcomes for
mothers and their offspring. However, the use of FP remains low, particularly in low-and …

Background: Disrespect and patient mistreatment are identified as barriers to care-seeking
and low uptake of facility-based deliveries. These mitigating factors have led to slow …

Abstract Introduction In sub-Saharan Africa, the predominant model of individualized, one-
on-one antenatal care has not significantly improved perinatal outcomes. Although the …