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October 2, 2025Women s HealthOpen Access

Factors associated with antenatal care service content utilization in selected rural areas of Southern Ethiopia: Assessing the extent of compliance with World Health Organization recommendations—A mixed-methods study

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LGLielt Gebreselassie GebrekirstosMGMeron Hadis GebremedhinHBHaile Berhe

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Overview

Mixed-methods study identifies factors affecting antenatal care adherence in rural regions, highlighting urgent needs.

Key Points

  • Only 5.7% of women received the full range of antenatal care services, indicating a significant gap in maternal healthcare.
  • Key determinants include husband support, proximity to health facilities, and positive provider–patient interactions.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from 851 women and 20 participants, revealing insights into healthcare utilization.
  • Strengthening maternal care services and involving husbands are crucial to improving antenatal care outcomes in underserved areas.

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Gebrekirstos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de6f3a83cbc991d0a228achttps://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251375220
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