Inequalities in antenatal care service utilization in Nepal: evidence from nationally representative Nepal multiple indictor cluster surveys 2014 and 2019

Our findings reveal persistent wealth-related inequality in ANC service utilization in Nepal, with women from wealthier households, advantaged caste/ethnic groups and better-off provinces having higher odds of receiving recommended ANC visits and a higher number of ANC visits. Concerted efforts are needed to address these equity gaps in ANC service utilization, particularly for women from low-income households, disadvantaged caste/ethnic groups, and underserved provinces.