Factors associated with timely initiation of antenatal care among reproductive age women in The Gambia: a multilevel fixed effects analysis

• Main Authors: Silas Selorm Daniels-Donkor (Author), Agani Afaya (Author), Dennis Bomansang Daliri (Author), Timothy Tienbia Laari (Author), Solomon Mohammed Salia (Author), Mabel Apaanye Avane (Author), Richard Adongo Afaya (Author), Vida Nyagre Yakong (Author), Martin Amogre Ayanore (Author), Robert Kaba Alhassan (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background A significant factor impacting the incidence of maternal and neonatal fatalities is the timely initiation of antenatal care (ANC) services in healthcare facilities. Despite the recommendations by the World Health Organization and the numerous benefits of timely initiation of ANC,...