Integrating group antenatal care into routine services: a registry-based cohort study in Geita, Tanzania
In routine settings, G-ANC was associated with high ANC attendance, strong uptake of essential interventions, and positive birth outcomes. Integration appears feasible within public systems, though adaptations are needed to promote earlier initiation and alignment with the WHO eight-contact model. Further research should examine costs, feasibility, scalability, and long-term impact.
Authors
- Hamid Mandali
- Raymond Bandio
- Isaac Lyatuu
- Cyprian Mtani
- Wilfred Kafuku
- Phineas Sospeter
- Ntuli Kapologwe
- Ahmad Makuwani
- James Hellar
- Husna Athumani
- Omari Sukari
- Frank Phiri
- Edwin Ernest
- Augustino Hellar
- James Tumaini Kengia
- Alen Kinyina
- Yusuph Kulindwa
Institutions
- Prime Minister's Office (BN)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- St. Augustine University of Tanzania (TZ)
- University of Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- The University of Dodoma (TZ)
- Ministry of Health (ME)
- East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (TZ)
- Primary Health Care Institute (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Global and Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-026-00243-4
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation