Randomized controlled pilot of a group antenatal care model and the sociodemographic factors associated with pregnancy-related empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa

• Main Authors: Crystal L. Patil (Author), Carrie S. Klima (Author), Sebalda C. Leshabari (Author), Alana D. Steffen (Author), Heather Pauls (Author), Molly McGown (Author), Kathleen F. Norr (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The links between empowerment and a number of health-related outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa have been documented, but empowerment related to pregnancy is under-investigated. Antenatal care (ANC) is the entry point into the healthcare system for most women, so it is important to u...