New Tool for Assessing Antenatal Care
Author Information
Author(s): Beeckman Katrien, Louckx Fred, Masuy-Stroobant Godelieve, Downe Soo, Putman Koen
Primary Institution: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hypothesis
This study aimed to describe the development and application of a tool to assess the adequacy of the content and timing of antenatal care.
Conclusion
The CTP tool provides a more detailed assessment of the adequacy of antenatal care than the current standard index.
Supporting Evidence
- The CTP tool classified 10.2% of women as receiving inadequate care.
- CTP tool showed significant differences in care categorization compared to the APNCU index.
- Women in the CTP appropriate category received the recommended minimum care package.
Takeaway
Researchers created a new tool to check if pregnant women are getting the right care at the right time during their check-ups.
Methodology
The study developed the Content and Timing of care in Pregnancy (CTP) tool and compared it with the Adequacy of Prenatal Care Index (APNCU) using data from 333 pregnant women.
Potential Biases
The study may not fully represent women without antenatal care, who are at higher risk for adverse outcomes.
Limitations
The CTP tool currently focuses on three basic interventions and does not account for other important aspects of antenatal care.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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