ArticleJournal of pregnancy2026
Antenatal Care Service Utilization Among Childbearing Women at El-Digysab Village, El-Jazeera State, Sudan, 2023.
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- Antenatal Care Service Utilization Among Childbearing Women at El-Digysab Village, El-Jazeera State, Sudan, 2023.Journal of pregnancy · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundAntenatal care is a cornerstone of the Safe Motherhood Initiative, yet maternal mortality remains a critical issue in developing countries, including Sudan. Limited data on antenatal care utilization barriers in Sudan underscores the need for targeted studies. This research provides specific data on antenatal care utilization in El-Digysab village, El-Jazeera state, central Sudan.
methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2023 among women aged 18-49 who were pregnant or had been pregnant within the last 2 years. Data were collected from 288 participants.
resultsOut of 251 women, 229 (91.2%) utilized antenatal care services at least once, but only 86 (34.3%) completed the World Health Organization's recommended four visits, whereas 22 (8.8%) had no antenatal care visits. Significant associations were found between antenatal care utilization and the number of pregnancies (Spearman's rho = -0.181) and husbands' education level (p = 0.010, Somers's D = 0.12). No significant link was observed between delivery complications and antenatal care adherence (p = 0.579). Trust in service providers significantly influenced antenatal care utilization (p = 0.011, log odds ratio [OR] -21.74), while forgetting appointments was the primary barrier (70.0%).
conclusionThe study highlights the need to improve antenatal care service delivery in El-Digysab village, emphasizing communication, education, and adherence to the World Health Organization's guidelines. Further research on antenatal care adherence and pregnancy complications is essential to promote maternal and fetal health in Sudan.
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