Spatial disparities of antenatal care utilization among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa—Bayesian geo-additive modelling approach
The overall coverage of recommended ANC in SSA countries falls short of the global minimum recommended ANC utilization. The lower coverage and inequality of ANC utilizations are influenced by underutilization of healthcare services, economic status, women's education coverage, poor/absence of transportation facilities, and media exposure related to healthy reproduction. Empowering women through different media outlets, strengthening their economic power, easy access to health facilities, and decision-making power increases maternal healthcare service utilization.
Authors
- Haile Mekonnen Fenta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3919-2762)
- Ding‐Geng Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3199-8665)
- Denekew Bitew Belay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8740-0503)
- Nigussie Adam Birhan
- Najmeh Nakhaei Rad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7831-5614)
Institutions
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- Arizona State University (US)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
- University of Oulu (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1517724
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- South African Medical Research Council
- Medical Research Council