Do women's empowerment and socioeconomic status predict the adequacy of antenatal care? A cross-sectional study in five South Asian countries

CONCLUSION: As unsatisfactory level of adequate ANC services has been observed in SA region, this study suggests a nationwide comprehensive improvement of women's empowerment status as well as establishment of necessary healthcare centres in remote areas is essential to ensure long-term and sustainable adequacy of ANC services.PMID:34083327 | DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043940
Source: Rural Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research