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Research Article: Socioeconomic inequality in timing of ANC visit among pregnant women in Ethiopia, 2019

Date Published: 2024-03-27

Abstract:
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) remains an invaluable approach to preventive care for ensuring maternal and infant health outcomes. Women in sub-Saharan Africa tend to delay their first antenatal care visits. In Ethiopia, only 20% of women received their first antenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy. Timely and appropriate antenatal care practices can potentially save the lives of both mothers and children. Understanding socioeconomic inequality in the timing of antenatal care visits and its determinants may contribute to tackling disparities and achieving the sustainable development goals for maternal health.

Introduction:
Objective: This study aimed to assess the socioeconomic inequality in the timing of antenatal care visit.

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