Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the WHO ANC-8 contact model among pregnant women: a systematic review in low- and middle-income countries
Systematic review identifies barriers and facilitators to the WHO ANC-8 model in low- and middle-income countries, suggesting a need for equity-focused interventions.
Key Points
Uptake of the ANC eight contact model remains low across LMICs, indicating a significant challenge to maternal health.
Seventeen studies, including eight quantitative and nine qualitative, revealed barriers like low awareness and financial constraints.
Data were gathered using a systematic review approach, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive and equity-focused strategies.
Improvements in antenatal care may require country-specific research and adaptations based on socio-economic and cultural contexts.