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  • Maternal Health
  • Qualitative Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Delayed access to antenatal care (late booking) is associated with increased maternal and fetal risks.
  • Understanding the multifaceted reasons behind late booking is essential for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complex reasons why some women present late for their first antenatal care appointment.
  • To identify psychological, empowerment, and socio-cultural factors influencing antenatal booking behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 27 women who booked late for antenatal care.
  • Interviews conducted in community and hospital settings in South Yorkshire, UK.
  • Verbatim transcripts analyzed using thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Late booking women exhibited diverse demographics.
  • Three primary themes emerged: 'not knowing' (misinterpretation, beliefs), 'knowing' (avoidance, postponement), and 'delayed' (system failures, knowledge gaps).
  • Factors included poor reproductive health knowledge, pregnancy mindset, previous experiences, and perceived value of care.

Conclusions:

  • Women's reasons for late booking are more complex than stereotypes suggest.
  • Identified factors highlight deficiencies in early pregnancy diagnosis and service organization.
  • Addressing these issues is vital for promoting timely antenatal care access for all women.