Incomplete antenatal care despite high coverage: geographic and sociocultural barriers in Lao PDR
Despite significant improvements in overall ANC coverage in Lao PDR, critical gaps persist in timely initiation and completeness of ANC services, particularly among geographically and ethnically marginalized groups. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions that address both geographic and cultural barriers and enhance the timeliness and completeness of ANC services to reduce disparities and maximize maternal health benefits in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Sung Hye Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3608-0324)
- H . T . Kim
- Yong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3372-071X)
- Hee Dong Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3300-5575)
- Khammany Phommachan
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- International Graduate School of English (KR)
- Rural Development Agency (LA)
- Ministry of Health (LA)
- Korea University of International Studies (KR)
- Hanyang University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1625379
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- Korea Foundation for International Health Care