A study on existing gaps in current antenatal care and new WHO model of routine antenatal care: need for implementation of new WHO guidelines on antenatal care
Cross-sectional analysis reveals gaps in antenatal care delivery in developing countries, suggesting healthcare workers need to enhance maternal health support.
Key Points
The implementation of new WHO guidelines is necessary to enhance antenatal care for pregnant women.
Findings reveal significant gaps, including limited nutritional counselling and IFA consumption among mothers.
A qualitative cross-sectional study assessed antenatal care practices in a tertiary care hospital.
Identifying these gaps will contribute to improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes significantly.