Antenatal care attendance and risk of low birthweight in Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional study

Antenatal care attendance and risk of low birthweight in Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Low birthweight is a major contributor to infant mortality. We evaluated the association between antenatal care (ANC) attendance and low birthweight among newborns in 5 regions of Burkina Faso. Methods We utilized data from the baseline assessment of a randomized controlled trial...

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Main Authors: Mamadou Bountogo, Ali Sié, Alphonse Zakané, Guillaume Compaoré, Thierry Ouédraogo, Elodie Lebas, Jessica Brogdon, Fanice Nyatigo, Benjamin F. Arnold, Thomas M. Lietman, Catherine E. Oldenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Antenatal care
Low birthweight
Burkina Faso
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04310-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04310-6

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