Understanding barriers preventing pregnant women from starting antenatal clinic in the first trimester of pregnancy in Ntcheu District-Malawi

Understanding barriers preventing pregnant women from starting antenatal clinic in the first trimester of pregnancy in Ntcheu District-Malawi

Abstract Background Exploring barriers contributing to low utilization of Antenatal Care (ANC) during the first trimester of pregnancy is of national programmatic importance. We conducted an exploratory study in 2013 at Bilira Health Centre in Ntcheu district-Malawi with an aim of understanding barr...

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Main Authors: Chancy S. Chimatiro, Precious Hajison, Effie Chipeta, Adamson S. Muula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Antenatal attendance
First trimester
Focused antenatal care
Pregnancy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0605-5

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