Antenatal Care and Perinatal Outcomes in Kwale District, Kenya
Author Information
Author(s): Celia A Brown, Salim B Sohani, Khalid Khan, Richard Lilford, Walter Mukhwana
Primary Institution: The University of Birmingham
Hypothesis
Is antenatal care associated with increased likelihood of live births and healthy weight babies?
Conclusion
Low attendance for antenatal care is linked to better perinatal outcomes, indicating a need for strategies to improve attendance.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 32% of women reported having any antenatal care.
- Women with secondary education were more likely to attend antenatal care.
- Women attending at least two ANC visits were more likely to have a live birth.
Takeaway
The study found that many women in Kwale, Kenya, don't go for antenatal care, but those who do are more likely to have healthy babies.
Methodology
A cohort survey of 1,562 perinatal outcomes was conducted using univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression models.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include the inability to assess the timing of ANC and the influence of unmeasured factors on attendance.
Limitations
The study is limited to two areas in Kwale, and the results may not be generalizable to other regions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women in the Kwale region of Kenya, with varying levels of education and socio-economic status.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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