Background In the context of high maternal morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa,
less than 80% of pregnant women receive antenatal care services. According to a 2016 …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least four antenatal care
(ANC) visits for all pregnant women. Almost half of pregnant women worldwide, and …

Abstract Background Antenatal Care (ANC), use of skilled delivery attendants and postnatal
care (PNC) services are key maternal health services that can significantly reduce maternal …

Background Utilization of maternal health services is associated with improved maternal and
neonatal health outcomes. Considering global and national interests in the Millennium …

Abstract Background Maternal mortality in Kenya increased from 380/100000 live births to
530/100000 live births between 1990 and 2008. Skilled assistance during childbirth is …

Background Early and frequent antenatal care attendance during pregnancy is important to
identify and mitigate risk factors in pregnancy and to encourage women to have a skilled …

Background Almost two decades since the initiation of the Safe motherhood Initiative,
Maternal Mortality is still soaring high in most developing countries. In 2000 WHO estimated …

Background Although antenatal care coverage in Tanzania is high, worrying gaps exist in
terms of its quality and ability to prevent, diagnose or treat complications. Moreover, much …

Abstract Background According to World Health Organization, adolescents are people
between 10 and 19 years of age; one-fifth of Ethiopian population constitutes adolescents …

Background Use of maternal health services is an effective means for reducing the risk of
maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in places where the general health status of …