Previous Early Antenatal Service Utilization Improves Timely Booking: Cross-Sectional Study at University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Tadesse Belayneh, Mulat Adefris, Gashaw Andargie

“…Early booking of antenatal care (ANC) is regarded as a cornerstone of maternal and neonatal health care. …”
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Association between male involvement during antenatal care and use of maternal health services in Mwanza City, Northwestern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Clara C Natai, Neema Gervas, Frybert M Sikira, Beatrice J Leyaro, Juma Mfanga, Mashavu H. Yussuf, Sia E Msuya

“…Background Male involvement in antenatal care (ANC) is among interventions to improve maternal health. …”
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Antenatal care and breastfeeding practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of demographic and health surveys by Bolanle Olapeju, Michael Bride, Mariam Wamala, Deborah Atobrah, Elizabeth H. Lee, Zoé M. Hendrickson

“…In 2016, WHO updated its antenatal care (ANC) guidelines, recommending at least eight (8+) ANC contacts during pregnancy to improve maternal and child health outcomes. …”
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Trends and socioeconomic inequalities of recommended antenatal care services utilization in Ethiopia: A decomposition analysis using Ethiopian nationwide Demographic Health Surveys... by Yawkal Tsega, Abel Endawkie, Gebeyehu Tsega, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Yeshimebet Ali Dawed, Chad Stecher

“…<h4>Background</h4>Antenatal care (ANC) services are essential to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality rates. …”
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Exploring the Determinants of Antenatal Care Services Uptake: A Qualitative Study among Women in a Rural Community in Northern Ghana by Gilbert Ti-enkawol Nachinab, Charles Ampong Adjei, Florence Assibi Ziba, Richard Asamoah, Priscilla Adumoah Attafuah

“…Global evidence has shown significant contribution of Antenatal care (ANC) in the detection and treatment of pregnancy related complications. …”
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The impact of multidimensional poverty on antenatal care service utilisation in Malawi by Amanda Grace Chatata, Gowokani Chijere Chirwa

“…Despite the recognised importance of antenatal care (ANC) in ensuring healthy pregnancies as well as improving maternal and child health outcomes, ANC services remain underutilised by many women living in poverty. …”
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Neuronal segmentation in cephalopod arms by Cassady S. Olson, Natalie Grace Schulz, Clifton W. Ragsdale

“…Here, we report on the cellular and molecular organization of the arm nervous system, focusing on its massive axial nerve cords (ANCs). We found that the ANC is segmented. In transverse cross sections, the ANC cell body layer wraps around the neuropil with no apparent segregation of sensory and motor neurons. …”
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Acceptability and Preferences among Men and Women for Male Involvement in Antenatal Care by Nompumelelo Yende, Annelies Van Rie, Nora S. West, Jean Bassett, Sheree R. Schwartz

“…Male involvement in antenatal care (ANC) has been associated with improved prevention of mother-to-child transmission outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa; yet it remains uncommon. …”
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Modifying Factors and Level of Knowledge About Pregnancy Danger Signs That Influence Antenatal Care Utilization Compliance by Widia Shofa Ilmiah, Sulistiyah

“…In Indonesia, 74.1% of expectant mothers had at least four antenatal care (ANC) appointments in 2018, while 70.67% of mothers finished six ANC visits in 2022. …”
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Timely Initiation of Antenatal Care and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending at Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, H... by Dagmawit Tessema, Amanuel Kassu, Amanuel Teshome, Ritbano Abdo

“…This study demonstrates the importance of making a significant effort to increase the coverage of timely ANC initiation in the study area. Therefore, increasing the awareness level of mothers regarding ANC services given during pregnancy and danger signs in pregnancy and advancing the academic level of mothers are essential to increase the coverage of timely initiation of ANC.…”
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Hubungan Antenatal Care dengan Kejadian Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah pada Ibu Aterm di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Nurhayani Fatimah, Bobby Indra Utama, Susila Sastri

“…Semua faktor dapat dicegah dan dideteksi secara dini melalui kunjungan antenatal care (ANC) yang lengkap dari segi kuantitas dan pelayanan yang berkualitas. …”
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Continuation of education after marriage and its relationship with professional maternal healthcare utilization among young adult women in Bangladesh. by Sihab Howlader, Md Aminur Rahman, Md Mosfequr Rahman

“…This study aims to examine the association between the continuation of education after marriage and the utilization of antenatal care (ANC) (≥ 4 ANC, a four-contact model; and ≥ 8 ANC, an eight-contact model) and delivery assistance received from skilled professionals among currently married young adult women in Bangladesh. …”
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Women’s satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care services rendered at public health facilities in Northwest Ethiopia: the application of partial proportional odds model by Amanu Aragaw Emiru, GD Alene, Gurmesa Tura Debelew

“…Objectives The study was aimed: (1) to describe the quality of antenatal care (ANC) at public health facilities in Northwest Ethiopia, including dimensions of the structure, process and outcome; and (2) to assess the relationship between ANC satisfaction and structure and process dimension of ANC quality.Design Cross sectional.Setting Healthcare facilities providing ANC services in Northwest Ethiopia.Participants 795 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinics at 15 public health facilities and 41 health workers working for the surveyed facilities.Outcome measures The outcome variable, women’s satisfaction with ANC, was constructed from multiple satisfaction items using principal component analysis on an ordered, categorical and three-point Likert scale. …”
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Correlates of maternal health services utilization among adolescent mothers in Ghana: analysis of Ghana maternal health survey 2017 by Anita Anima Daniels, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba, Obed Ernest A. Nettey

“…This study aimed to assess the coverage and correlates of optimal ANC visits, early initiation of ANC visits, assisted delivery and health facility delivery among adolescent mothers. …”
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No Linear Path to Liberation: A Comment on the Political Biography of H. Selby Msimang by Bongani Ngqulunga

“…Following a trend that began in 2004, electoral support for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) declined and for the first time fell under the 60% mark. …”
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Factors Linked to the Development of Anemia in Pregnant Mothers by Ni Kadek Suantari, Ni Wayan Suarniti, Listina Ade Widya Ningtyas

“…The research instrument used a questionnaire and an ANC register book. The data analysis used was univariate and statistical analysis with a significance level of p<0.05. …”
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Effect of High-Risk Versus Low-Risk Pregnancy at the First Antenatal Care Visit On the Occurrence of Complication During Pregnancy and Labour Or Delivery in Kenya: A Double-Robust... by Kadengye, Damazo T., Odero, Henry Owoko, Izudi, Jonathan

“…Objectives We evaluated the causal effects of high-risk versus low-risk pregnancy at the first antenatal care (ANC) visit on the occurrence of complications during pregnancy and labour or delivery among women in Kenya. …”
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Level of completion of maternity continuum of care among ever-married women: An analysis of Somalia's health and demographic survey 2020. by Adam A Mohamed, Ays'e Akın, Sare Mihciokur, Sarp Üner, Abdi Gele

“…We categorized it into three models: ANC4+ as the first model, ANC4+ & SBA as the second model, and ANC4+ & SBA & PNC as the third model.…”
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Finite element analysis of the influence of occlusal contact on maxillary All-on-4 immediate loading under different framework materials by JIANG Nan, GU Weiping

“…With the four framework materials, in terms of the peak stress of implant, the ANC group had the highest. When the framework material was PEEK or resin, there was a significant difference between the ANC group and the other three groups(P&lt;0.05). …”
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Male involvement in antenatal care follow-up and its determinants in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Lidiya Gutema Lemu, Yilkal Negesse, Zewditu Alelign

“…Objective To determine the involvement of males in antenatal care (ANC) follow-up and its determinants in Ethiopia.Design A systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources A systematic search was done on PubMed, African Journals Online, HINARI, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and direct Google up to 20 November 2023.Eligibility criteria We included cross-sectional or case–control studies reporting male involvement in ANC service and its determinants in Ethiopia, which were published as full-length articles in English.Data extraction and synthesis The Joanna Briggs Institute checklist was used to appraise the included studies, and the I2 test was used to evaluate heterogeneity among the studies. …”
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