Antenatal care refers to the healthcare services and support provided to pregnant women from conception through delivery, aimed at monitoring maternal and fetal health, preventing complications, and promoting positive pregnancy outcomes. Research published in Women's Reproductive Health examines multiple dimensions …
Antenatal care refers to the healthcare services and support provided to pregnant women from conception through delivery, aimed at monitoring maternal and fetal health, preventing complications, and promoting positive pregnancy outcomes. Research published in Women's Reproductive Health examines multiple dimensions of antenatal care access and utilization across diverse global settings. Studies have investigated factors influencing antenatal care service utilization in East African communities, including barriers and facilitators that affect whether expectant mothers receive recommended care. The journal has explored innovative approaches such as mobile telephone communication as a tool to improve antenatal service uptake in rural Uganda. Additional research addresses the nutritional aspects of antenatal care, examining how pregnant women utilize nutrition services at health facilities and the broader nutritional status of women during pregnancy. The journal also documents challenges faced by specific populations, including pregnant students navigating academic environments and teenage pregnancy profiles in resource-limited settings. Self-medication practices among pregnant women have been studied to understand potential risks during the antenatal period. This body of work underscores the importance of accessible, comprehensive antenatal care in reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare infrastructure and cultural factors significantly influence care-seeking behaviors.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Antenatal Care, linking to each citing work.