September 5, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Identifying spatial variation, individual and community-level determinants affecting quality of antenatal care among women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from nationally representative cross-sectional surveys

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Cross-sectional survey examines spatial variation and factors impacting antenatal care quality among women in sub-Saharan Africa.

Only 15% of women in SSA received good quality antenatal care, indicating significant gaps in service delivery.
Quality of ANC services varied widely across countries, from 1% in Zimbabwe to 41% in Zambia, highlighting regional disparities.
Factors like age, education, wealth, and media exposure significantly influence the likelihood of receiving quality ANC.
Community-level determinants such as education and urban residency are crucial for improving ANC services in SSA.

Getnet et al. (2025) studied this question.

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