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Input, process, and output factors contributing to quality of antenatal care services: a scoping review of evidence.

Resham Bahadur KhatriTesfaye S MengistuYibeltal Assefa
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2022)
Several input and process factors influenced the provision and utilization of optimum quality ANC services. Better health system inputs (e.g., availability of trained workforces, commodities, guidelines, context-specific programs) are essential to creating enabling facility environment for quality ANC services. Care processes can be improved by ensuring capacity-building activities for workforces (training, technical support visits), and mentoring staff working at peripheral facilities. Identifying coverage of quality ANC services among disadvantaged groups could be the initial step in designing and implementing targeted program approaches.
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