Antenatal Care Attendance and Factors Influenced Birth Weight of Babies Born between June 2017 and May 2018 in the Wa East District, Ghana.

Prince Kubi AppiahMohammed BukariSimon Nidoolah Yiri-ErongKwabena OwusuGeorge Borogyante AtangaStephen NimirkpenBlaise Bagyliku KuubabongnaaMartin Adjuik

Published in: International journal of reproductive medicine (2020)

Notwithstanding the benefits of antenatal care services, only 62.2% of pregnant women attended 4 or more ANC visits before giving birth, while 70% did not received the services they need. These might have influence the 24.5% of babies born with a low birth weight. Therefore, there is a need for special attention from all stakeholders to reverse the trend.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
birth weight
low birth weight
healthcare
pregnant women
human milk
affordable care act
primary care
palliative care
quality improvement
mental health
preterm infants
working memory
pain management
south africa
health insurance
pregnancy outcomes
chronic pain