The Magnitude of Optimal Antenatal Care Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Alebachew Taye Belay (Author), Setegn Muche Fenta (Author), Hailegebrael Birhan Biresaw (Author), Yikeber Abebaw Moyehodie (Author), Mequanint Melkam Yelam (Author), Maru Mekie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. Adequate antenatal care is essential for the health of the mother and the development of the fetus. The World Health Organization recommends at least four antenatal care (ANC) visits during pregnancy. In Ethiopia, only 32% of women of childbearing age attend four or more ANC visits. This...