Regional disparities in antenatal care utilization in Indonesia
Introduction The main strategy for decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality has been
antenatal care (ANC). ANC aims to monitor and maintain the health and safety of the mother …
antenatal care (ANC). ANC aims to monitor and maintain the health and safety of the mother …
Nutritional awareness of pregnant women and the underlying influencing factors
Nutritional awareness is described as having knowledge or understanding of nutrition. It is
often related to the ability of an individual to make an accurate estimate of their food intake …
often related to the ability of an individual to make an accurate estimate of their food intake …
Geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in the utilization of maternal healthcare services in Nigeria: 2003–2017
Background Maternal mortality has remained a challenge in many low-income countries,
especially in Africa and in Nigeria in particular. This study examines the geographical and …
especially in Africa and in Nigeria in particular. This study examines the geographical and …
Socioeconomic inequalities in maternal health care utilization in Ghana
Background Improving maternal and child health remains a public health priority in Ghana.
Despite efforts made towards universal coverage, there are still challenges with access to …
Despite efforts made towards universal coverage, there are still challenges with access to …
Decomposing socioeconomic inequality in dental caries in Iran: cross-sectional results from the PERSIAN cohort study
Background The current study aimed to measure and decompose socioeconomic-related
inequalities in DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) index among adults in Iran …
inequalities in DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) index among adults in Iran …
Determinants of optimal antenatal care visit among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of Ethiopian mini demographic health survey 2019 data
Background Optimal antenatal care (ANC4+) needs to be used throughout pregnancy to
reduce pregnancy complications and maternal mortality. The World Health Organization …
reduce pregnancy complications and maternal mortality. The World Health Organization …
Comparison of inequality in utilization of maternal healthcare services between Bangladesh and Pakistan: evidence from the demographic health survey 2017–2018
Background Inequality in maternal health has remained a challenge in many low-income
countries, like Bangladesh and Pakistan. The study examines within-country and between …
countries, like Bangladesh and Pakistan. The study examines within-country and between …
Prevalence and socioeconomic inequalities in eight or more antenatal care contacts in Ghana: findings from 2019 population-based data
Background: For the prevention of complications and death during pregnancy, adequate
antenatal care (ANC) contacts are important. To achieve optimal obstetric care, the latest …
antenatal care (ANC) contacts are important. To achieve optimal obstetric care, the latest …
Socioeconomic inequalities in child malnutrition in Bangladesh: do they differ by region?
Socioeconomic inequality in child malnutrition is well-evident in Bangladesh. However, little
is known about whether this inequality differs by regional contexts. We used pooled data …
is known about whether this inequality differs by regional contexts. We used pooled data …
Inequalities in women's utilization of postnatal care services in Bangladesh from 2004 to 2017
Postnatal care (PNC) is an essential component of maternity care. Appropriate and timely
care immediately after childbirth can save lives and help to prevent or treat comorbidities …
care immediately after childbirth can save lives and help to prevent or treat comorbidities …