Late Entry to Antenatal Care in New South Wales, Australia
Author Information
Author(s): Trinh Lieu Thuy Thi, Rubin George
Primary Institution: Centre for Health Services Research, University of Sydney and Western Sydney Area Health Services
Hypothesis
What factors contribute to late entry to antenatal care in New South Wales?
Conclusion
A large number of women in NSW entered antenatal care late in their pregnancies.
Supporting Evidence
- 41% of women commenced antenatal care after 12 weeks of gestation.
- Teenagers and migrants from developing countries were identified as high-risk groups.
- The study utilized the Andersen Health Seeking Behaviour Model for analysis.
Takeaway
Many pregnant women in New South Wales are visiting the doctor too late. We need to help certain groups of women get to the doctor sooner.
Methodology
Data from the NSW Midwives Data Collection was analyzed using regression and hierarchical analyses.
Potential Biases
The study may not account for all relevant factors affecting antenatal care entry.
Limitations
Important factors like health insurance and income were not available for analysis.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were women in their twenties and thirties, with a significant number being non-Aboriginal Australians.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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