Factors for late initiation of antenatal care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A qualitative study
Abstract Background Antenatal care (ANC) provided by a trained health care provider is important for monitoring pregnancy thereby reducing potential risks for the mother and child during pregnancy and delivery. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least four ANC visits to all pregnant w...
Main Authors: | Saidi Mgata, Stephen Oswald Maluka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2576-0 |
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